If the Market Interest Rate Increases, Then

question 128

Multiple Choice

If the market interest rate increases, then

• A)the cost of borrowing increases and so saving falls
• B)the opportunity cost of consuming a good in the future increases and saving, therefore, increases
• C)the opportunity cost of consuming a good in the future increases and saving, therefore, falls
• D)the reward for saving diminishes and so present consumption increases
• E)the reward for saving increases and so saving increases

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Definitions:

Inflation

A sustained increase in the general price level of goods and services in an economy over a period of time, leading to a decrease in the purchasing power of money.

Fed Tightened

Refers to the Federal Reserve's actions to reduce the money supply and raise interest rates to control inflation.

Monetary Policy

The actions of a central bank, currency board, or other regulatory committees that determine the size and rate of growth of the money supply, which in turn affects interest rates.

Inflation

An increase in the general price level of goods and services in an economy over a period of time, leading to a decrease in the purchasing power of money.