So we would say the real interest rate equals the nominal rate-- approximately equals--the nominal rate minus the inflation rate.

我们可以推出实际利率约等于,名义利率减去通货膨胀率

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The real interest rate, computed from nominal rates, is equal to one plus the nominal rate divided by one plus the inflation rate, so it corrects for inflation.

由名义利率算得的实际利率 等于,/,它是一个经通胀调整后指标

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Remaining consistent with this principle, Brian argues that when the Fed Funds rate (the rate set by the Fed) is lower than the nominal growth rate, the Fed is inflationary, and when the Fed Funds rate is higher than the nominal rate, the Fed is deflationary.

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There is no problem running a deficit so long as it is lower (as a percent of GDP) than our rate of nominal GDP growth.

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So, if we observe an economy, in which the interest rate was below the nominal growth rate and inflation was not increasing what might we conclude?

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