Suppose You Win a Small Lottery and You Are Given

question 31

Multiple Choice

Suppose you win a small lottery and you are given the following choice: You can receive (1) an immediate payment of $10,000 or (2) two annual payments,each in the amount of $5,200,with the first payment coming one year from now,and the second payment coming two years from now.You would choose to take the immediate payment of $10,000 if the interest rate is

• A)2 percent,but not if the interest rate is 1 percent.
• B)3 percent,but not if the interest rate is 2 percent.
• C)4 percent,but not if the interest rate is 3 percent.
• D)5 percent,but not if the interest rate is 4 percent.

Understand the operation and significance of the electoral college in the early 19th century.

Recognize the development and functions of political party machines in the 1820s and 1830s.

Describe the spoils system and its implications for political appointments.

Explain the political and economic goals of the Whig Party and contrast them with those of the Democrats.

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Definitions:

Checkable Deposits

Funds kept in bank accounts that can readily be withdrawn by writing a check or using a debit card, making them a highly liquid form of money.

Required Reserve Ratio

The fraction of deposits that regulators require a bank to hold in reserve and not lend out, in order to ensure bank stability and liquidity.

Excess Reserves

The funds that banks hold over and above the legally mandated minimum to safeguard bank liquidity, which can also be lent out.

Actual Reserves

The funds that a bank has on hand or deposited with the central bank, available for immediate use.