If Assets Are Imperfect Substitutes, Then an Increase in the Amount

question 22

Multiple Choice

If assets are imperfect substitutes, then an increase in the amount of domestic currency bonds held by the public will ________ the risk premium and ________ the amount of domestic currency bonds held by the central bank.

• A) increase; leave unchanged
• B) increase; decrease
• C) increase; increase
• D) decrease; decrease
• E) leave unchanged; decrease

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Definitions:

Direct Material

Raw materials that can be directly traced to the production of a specific product and are a significant component of its cost.

Variable Overhead

Costs of overhead that vary directly with the level of production, such as utilities or indirect materials.

Power Cost

The expense associated with the consumption of electrical energy by a company's operations.

Efficiency Variances

These variances measure the difference between the actual input used to produce a good or service and the standard input expected to be used, showing how efficiently resources are utilized.