A Higher Discount Rate Exerts Upward Pressure on Other Short-Term

question 11

Multiple Choice

A higher discount rate exerts upward pressure on other short-term interest rates because

• A)banks try to raise funds from sources other than discount loans.
• B)by law, the spread between the discount rate and other interest rates must remain constant.
• C)other lenders become aware that the Fed would like them to raise their interest rates as well.
• D)banks generally increase their lending following a rise in the discount rate.

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Definitions:

Cash Disbursements

Financial payments made by a business, including expenses, creditor payments, and inventory purchases.

Seasonal Merchandise

Products that are particularly popular or in demand during specific seasons or periods of the year.

Maturity Hedging

A financial strategy used to manage the risk associated with the timing of cash flows, particularly the mismatch between asset maturities and liability maturities.

Short-Term Assets

Assets expected to be converted into cash or used up within one year or an operating cycle, whichever is longer.