For an Imaginary Economy,when the Real Interest Rate Is 5

question 60

Multiple Choice

For an imaginary economy,when the real interest rate is 5 percent,the quantity of loanable funds demanded is $100,000 and the quantity of loanable funds supplied is $100,000.Currently,the nominal interest rate is 6 percent and the inflation rate is 2 percent.Currently,

• A)the market for loanable funds is in equilibrium.
• B)the quantity of loanable funds supplied exceeds the quantity of loanable funds demanded,and as a result the real interest rate will rise.
• C)the quantity of loanable funds supplied exceeds the quantity of loanable funds demanded,and as a result the real interest rate will fall.
• D)the quantity of loanable funds demanded exceeds the quantity of loanable funds supplied,and as a result the real interest rate will rise.

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Definitions:

Direct Labour

The labor costs directly attributable to the production of goods or the provision of services.

Materials Price Variance

The difference between the actual cost of materials and the standard cost, indicating how much was saved or overspent on materials.

Direct Material Used

Direct material used refers to the raw materials that are directly incorporated into a product being manufactured.

Materials Purchased

The total cost of raw materials bought for use in the production process.