Other Things the Same,a Decrease in the Price Level Motivates

question 87

Multiple Choice

Other things the same,a decrease in the price level motivates people to hold

• A)less money,so they lend less,and the interest rate rises.
• B)less money,so they lend more,and the interest rate falls.
• C)more money,so they lend more,and the interest rate rises.
• D)more money,so they lend less,and the interest rate falls.

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Definitions:

Real Interest Rate

The interest rate adjusted for inflation, reflecting the true cost of borrowing or the true return on savings.

Nominal Interest Rate

The interest rate before adjustments for inflation, representing the face value of financial transactions.

Inflation Rate

The rise in the average cost of goods and services within an economy over a specific period, expressed as a percentage.

Present Value

The current valuation of a prospective sum of money or cash flow series, factoring in a designated rate of return.