What Happens in the Money Market When There Is a Decrease

question 137

Multiple Choice

What happens in the money market when there is a decrease in the supply of money?

• A) The equilibrium quantity of money increases and the equilibrium interest rate increases.
• B) The equilibrium quantity of money increases and the equilibrium interest rate decreases.
• C) The equilibrium quantity of money decreases and the equilibrium interest rate increases.
• D) The equilibrium quantity of money decreases and the equilibrium interest rate decreases.

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Definitions:

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