The Overnight Rate Is Determined by Equilibrium in the Market

question 53

Multiple Choice

The overnight rate is determined by equilibrium in the market for ________. The overnight rate ________.

• A)loanable funds; equals the real interest rate minus the inflation rate
• B)reserves; is the rate that sets the quantity of reserves demanded equal to the quantity of reserves supplied
• C)loanable funds; equals the real interest rate
• D)reserves; equals the real interest rate minus the inflation rate
• E)money; equals the real interest rate

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