To Reduce the Overnight Lending Rate, the Bank of Canada

question 146

Multiple Choice

To reduce the overnight lending rate, the Bank of Canada can:

• A)buy government bonds from the chartered banks.
• B)increase the bank rate.
• C)increase the prime interest rate.
• D)sell government bonds to chartered banks.

Analyze how prices and income affect consumer choices and demand for goods.

Identify the effects of changes in prices, income, and utility functions on consumer behavior.

Understand the concept of a budget constraint and how it shapes consumer choices.

Describe and analyze the concept of indifference curves and marginal rates of substitution.

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