In the Market for Reserves,if the Federal Funds Rate Is

question 41

Multiple Choice

In the market for reserves,if the federal funds rate is between the discount rate and the interest rate paid on excess reserves,a ________ in the reserve requirement ________ the demand for reserves,lowering the federal funds interest rate,everything else held constant.

• A)rise;decreases
• B)rise;increases
• C)decline;increases
• D)decline;decreases

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Average Cost

A method of inventory costing that determines the cost of goods sold and ending inventory based on the weighted average cost of all purchases.

Gross Profit Method

A technique used to estimate the amount of ending inventory using the gross profit margin.

Net Realizable Value

The expected selling price in the ordinary course of business minus the estimated costs of completion and the costs necessary to make the sale.

Normal Selling Price

The standard amount charged to customers for a good or service under normal market conditions.