The Fed Plans to Raise the Discount Rate to 6

question 262

Multiple Choice

The Fed plans to raise the discount rate to 6%. This indicates that:

• A) banks borrowing funds from the Fed will now pay 6% on the amount they borrow.
• B) banks must hold funds in their vault or on deposit with the Fed equal to at least 6% of their deposits.
• C) the Fed will pay 6% on any securities issued by the federal government during the current time period.
• D) the amount of money in circulation can be no more than 6% greater than the amount of gold held in reserve by the government.

Analyze the impact of supply and demand shifts on total surplus.

Distinguish between consumer surplus and producer surplus.

Evaluate the role of efficiency and equity in economic policies.

Calculate total, consumer, and producer surplus from given market scenarios.

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