Question

The observation that this quantity was correlated to prices under the gold standard was the subject of Gibson’s paradox. LIBOR and EURIBOR are primary benchmarks for this quantity. The Fisher equation (15[1])describes the relationship between the “nominal” (15[1])and “real” (-5[1])forms (-5[1])of this quantity. (-5[2])72 divided (-5[1])by this quantity (15[1])calculates the time needed for an (*) investment to double. To combat inflation, the Fed periodically “raises” (10[1])these values, (10[1])which as a result lowers the demand for goods and services. For 10 (10[1])points, name this quantity that is the percentage charged or earned on (0[1])a loan or investment. ■END■ (10[4])

ANSWER: interest rate [accept nominal interest rate; accept real interest rate]
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