The Liquidity-Preference Theory Assumes That the Interest Rate Adjusts to Balance

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Essay

The liquidity-preference theory assumes that the interest rate adjusts to balance the money demand and supply, where the money supply is arbitrarily determined by the central bank. However, we have previously learned that the central bank controls the money supply precisely by changing the interest rate. How do you reconcile the liquidity-preference theory with using the interest rate as a monetary policy tool?

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Definitions:

Required Rate

Required rate refers to the minimum return an investor expects to achieve on an investment to consider it worthwhile.

Rate Of Return

The gain or loss of an investment over a specified period, expressed as a percentage of the investment's initial cost.

Net Present Value

A valuation method that calculates the current worth of a project or investment based on its expected future cash flows.

Initial Investments

The initial capital or resources put into a project, business, or investment, critical for startup and initial operations.