The Rate of Interest Charged by the Fed and Paid

question 254

Multiple Choice

The rate of interest charged by the Fed and paid by banks when they borrow reserves from the Fed is called the

• A)federal funds rate.
• B)prime rate.
• C)real interest rate.
• D)reserve rate.
• E)discount rate.

Calculate the standard error of the mean based on the population standard deviation and sample size.

Calculate and interpret the observed z value given a sample mean, population average, and standard error.

Identify the meaning of symbols and terminology used in statistical formulas (e.g., n, μ, σ, z).

Understand the criteria for using one-sample t-tests and Z-tests.

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Definitions:

Economic Fluctuations

The ups and downs in economic activity, characterized by periods of expansion and contraction in GDP and other economic indicators.

Production Possibilities Curve

A graphical representation that shows the maximum quantity of one good that can be produced for every possible level of production of another good, assuming a fixed amount of resources.

Opportunity Costs

The cost of forgoing the next best alternative when making a decision or choosing between options.

Production Possibilities Frontier (PPF)

A curve depicting the maximum output possibilities for two goods, given a set of inputs and technology, illustrating the trade-offs in production choices.