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

question 8

Multiple Choice

For an imaginary economy,when the real interest rate is 5 percent,the quantity of loanable funds demanded is $1,000 and the quantity of loanable funds supplied is $1,000.Currently,the nominal interest rate is 9 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:

Average Amount

The arithmetic mean of a set of numbers or quantities, calculated by dividing their sum by the count of numbers.

Target Cash Balance

The optimal amount of cash that a company aims to maintain to minimize costs while still meeting its financial obligations and avoiding liquidity issues.

Carrying Costs

The total costs associated with holding inventory, including warehousing, insurance, and loss from obsolescence.

Shortage Costs

Expenses incurred when demand exceeds supply, often leading to lost sales or higher production costs.