The Nominal Interest Rate Tells You

question 152

Multiple Choice

The nominal interest rate tells you

• A)how fast the number of dollars in your bank account rises over time.
• B)how fast the purchasing power of your bank account rises over time.
• C)the number of dollars in your bank account today.
• D)the purchasing power of your bank account today.

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Definitions:

Shortage

A situation where the demand for a product exceeds its supply in the market.

Quantity Demanded

The entire quantity of a product or service that buyers are prepared and capable of buying at a certain price within a defined timeframe.

Interest Rates

The cost of borrowing money or the rate of return on investments, typically expressed as a percentage of the principal.

Loanable Funds

The money available for lending and borrowing in the financial markets.