If There Is an Excess Supply of Bonds at a Given

question 27

Multiple Choice

If there is an excess supply of bonds at a given price of bonds, then

• A)the interest rate will fall.
• B)the interest rate will rise.
• C)the price of bonds will fall.
• D)the interest rate may rise or the interest rate may fall depending upon the reasons for the excess demand for bonds.

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