When the Interest Rate Decreases, What Happens to the Opportunity

question 37

Multiple Choice

When the interest rate decreases, what happens to the opportunity cost of holding money and the quantity of money demanded?

• A) The opportunity cost of holding money increases, so the quantity of money demanded increases.
• B) The opportunity cost of holding money increases, so the quantity of money demanded decreases.
• C) The opportunity cost of holding money decreases, so the quantity of money demanded increases.
• D) The opportunity cost of holding money decreases, so the quantity of money demanded decreases.

---

Definitions:

Capital Lease

A lease agreement that designates the lessee (the party leasing the asset) as the owner for accounting purposes, and it generally spans a significant portion of the asset's life.

Accounting Purposes

The rationale or objective behind various accounting practices, often to comply with regulatory requirements or to provide clear financial information.