The Equilibrium Interest Rate

question 9

Multiple Choice

The equilibrium interest rate

• A) equates the aggregate demand for funds with the aggregate supply of loanable funds.
• B) equates the elasticity of the aggregate demand and supply for loanable funds.
• C) decreases as the aggregate supply of loanable funds decreases.
• D) increases as the aggregate demand for loanable funds decreases.

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