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Effect of Inflation on the Real Cost of Borrowing
Holding the nominal interest rate constant, a higher rate of expected inflation leads to a lower real interest rate. This reduction in the real interest rate directly translates to a lower real cost of borrowing for individuals and firms evaluating loans or investment projects.
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