The real interest rate is:

A) the nominal rate plus the rate of inflation.
B) the nominal rate minus the rate of inflation.
C) the nominal rate divided by the rate of inflation.
D) the nominal rate multiplied by the rate of inflation.
E) the nominal rate.

Real Interest Rate

The interest rate adjusted for inflation, reflecting the real cost of borrowing and the real yield to investors.

Nominal Rate

The interest rate before adjustments for inflation, representing the face value of financial transactions.

Rate of Inflation

The measure of the rate at which the general level of prices for goods and services is rising, and, subsequently, purchasing power is falling.