How much would you expect to receive for a nominal interest rate in Holland if funds can be invested in the United States at a rate of 7% when inflation is expected to be 4% in the United States and 8% in Holland?
A) 5.19%
B) 7.93%
C) 9.08%
D) 11.11%

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The nominal interest rate in Holland can be calculated using the Fisher equation: (1 + nominal rate) = (1 + real rate) * (1 + inflation rate). The real rate in the US is approximately 3% (7% - 4%). Using the Fisher equation for Holland: (1 + nominal rate) = (1 + 0.03) * (1 + 0.08), which gives approximately 11.11%.

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