The Equilibrium Short-Run Interest Rate Is Determined at the Intersection

question 86

Multiple Choice

The equilibrium short-run interest rate is determined at the intersection of the demand and supply curves in the market for

• A) labor
• B) money
• C) capital goods
• D) mortgage funds
• E) corporate bonds

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