If the Equilibrium Interest Rate in the Money Market Is

question 72

Multiple Choice

If the equilibrium interest rate in the money market is 5%, then at an interest rate of 2% sellers of interest-bearing financial assets _____ interest rates to find willing buyers.

• A) must offer higher
• B) can offer lower
• C) can offer 2%
• D) Sales of financial assets do not depend on the rate offered.

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