The 'Fisher effect' suggests that if expected inflation rises by 1%, nominal interest rates: MCQ with Answer and Explanation

The 'Fisher effect' suggests that if expected inflation rises by 1%, nominal interest rates:
A. fall by 1%
B. rise by about 1%
C. remain unchanged
D. fall by more than 1%
Answer: Option B
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
The Fisher effect indicates nominal interest rates rise with expected inflation one-for-one in the long run.

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