In 2008, the Many People Became Unable to Make Payments

question 101

Multiple Choice

In 2008, the many people became unable to make payments on their mortgages and instead defaulted on them. As a result, the ________ of loanable funds curve shifts ________ and real interest rate ________.

• A) supply; leftward; increases
• B) demand; leftward; increases.
• C) supply; rightward; falls.
• D) demand; rightward; decreases.

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Definitions:

U.S. Mint

A bureau of the Department of the Treasury responsible for producing coinage for the United States.

Federal Reserve

The central banking system of the United States, responsible for implementing monetary policy, supervising banks, and providing financial services.

Large-Denomination Time Deposits

High-value deposits made in a bank or financial institution with a fixed term and interest rate, typically not accessible before maturity without penalty.

Money Market Deposit Accounts

Interest-bearing accounts offered by banks with typically higher interest rates than savings accounts, with certain restrictions.