When the Interest Rate Is Above the Equilibrium Level

question 5

Multiple Choice

When the interest rate is above the equilibrium level,

• A)the quantity of money that people want to hold is less than the quantity of money that the Federal Reserve has supplied.
• B)people respond by buying interest-bearing bonds or by depositing money in interest-bearing bank accounts.
• C)bond issuers and banks respond by lowering the interest rates they offer.
• D)All of the above are correct.

Understand the concept of and distinguish between various capital budgeting techniques.

Apply the net present value (NPV) method to evaluate investment projects.

Understand and calculate the internal rate of return (IRR) for investment opportunities.

Understand the importance of cash flows in the capital budgeting process.

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Definitions:

Reserve Requirements

Regulations set by central banks determining the minimum amount of reserves that banks must hold against deposits.

Discount Rate

The interest rate charged by central banks for short-term loans to commercial banks, influencing monetary policy and the supply of money in the economy.

Double Coincidence of Wants

A condition in barter economies where two parties each possess an item the other wants, allowing them to trade directly.

Panicky Withdrawal

A sudden, widespread rush by investors or depositors to withdraw funds from a bank, financial institution, or investment, usually due to fears of insolvency.