In the Presence of Regulation Q, When Interest Rates Rise

question 52

Multiple Choice

In the presence of Regulation Q, when interest rates rise:

• A)the transaction demand for money increases in the economy.
• B)people invest in the bond markets.
• C)the economy grows faster.
• D)people withdraw money from banks seeking higher interest rates elsewhere.
• E)U.S.dollar depreciates.

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