An Increase in the Money Supply Will Cause an Increase

question 26

Multiple Choice

An increase in the money supply will cause an increase in which of the following variables?

• A)output
• B)investment
• C)consumption
• D)all of the above
• E) none of the above

Understand the relationship between interest rates and the present value of future payments.

Understand the concepts of the inflationary premium and real versus nominal interest rates.

Understand the effects of real interest rate changes on investment and consumption decisions.

Understand the concept of interest and different perspectives surrounding it.

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Definitions:

Cost of Capital

The necessary rate of earnings a firm must obtain from its investments to preserve its market worth and secure capital.

Initial Investment

The amount of money invested at the start of a project or business venture to get it off the ground.

Positive Future Cash Flows

The expectation or projection of an increase in the amount of money flowing into a company over a period of time, typically resulting from operations, investments, or financing activities.

Capital Budgeting Technique

A process of evaluating and comparing the potential expenditures or investments which are significant in amount, to determine their worthiness for funding.