Inflation's Impact on Fixed-Rate Loans
Explain why a borrower with a fixed-rate loan benefits from an unexpected increase in inflation, while the lender is disadvantaged. In your explanation, detail the relationship between the nominal interest rate, the real interest rate, and the purchasing power of the money used for repayment.
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