Assume That the Treasury Experiences a Large Decrease in the Budget

question 3

Multiple Choice

Assume that the Treasury experiences a large decrease in the budget deficit and purchases a large number of short-term Treasury securities (Treasury bills or T-bills) . This action will ____ the supply of T-bills in the market and place ____ pressure on the yield of T-bills.

• A)decrease; downward
• B)decrease; upward
• C)increase; upward
• D)increase; downward

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Definitions:

Manufacturing Output

The total value or volume of goods and products produced within a manufacturing sector in a specific period.

Operating Leverage

The degree to which a firm or project can increase operating income by increasing revenue, reflecting fixed versus variable costs.

Profits

The financial gain realized when the revenues generated from business operations exceed the expenses, taxes, and costs incurred.

GDP

Gross Domestic Product (GDP) is the total monetary or market value of all the finished goods and services produced within a country's borders in a specific time period.