Which of the Following Could Explain a Decrease in the Equilibrium

question 12

Multiple Choice

Which of the following could explain a decrease in the equilibrium interest rate and an increase in the equilibrium quantity of loanable funds?

• A)The demand for loanable funds shifted rightward.
• B)The demand for loanable funds shifted leftward.
• C)The supply of loanable funds shifted rightward.
• D)The supply of loanable funds shifted leftward.

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Definitions:

Real Wage

The purchasing power of an individual's earnings, taking into account the effects of inflation.

Aggregate Supply

The cumulative supply of products and services planned for sale by firms in an economy within a specific time period.

Cyclical Unemployment

Unemployment caused by a downturn in the economic cycle, such as a recession, which reduces the demand for goods and services.

Structural Unemployment

Unemployment caused by a mismatch between workers' skills and the requirements of available jobs, often due to technological or economic changes.