If the Interest Rate Is Below the Equilibrium, How Is

question 15

Multiple Choice

If the interest rate is below the equilibrium, how is equilibrium achieved in the money market?

• A)People buy goods to get rid of their excess money, lowering the price of goods and raising the interest rate.
• B)People sell goods to get rid of their excess money, lowering the price of goods and raising the interest rate.
• C)People sell bonds to get rid of their excess money, lowering the price of bonds and raising the interest rate.
• D)People sell bonds to try and raise more money, lowering the price of bonds and raising the interest rate.
• E)People buy bonds to get rid of their excess money, raising the price of bonds and raising the interest rate.

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