The real interest rate is

A. the nominal interest rate plus the GDP deflator.
B. the nominal interest rate minus the anticipated inflation rate.
C. the nominal interest rate plus a COLA.
D. the nominal interest rate plus the anticipated inflation rate.


Answer: B

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