If the interest rate in the loanable funds market is currently below the equilibrium level, then the quantity of funds demanded is ____ the quantity of funds supplied, and we can expect the interest rate to _______ over time. Group of answer choices less than : decrease greater than : decrease less than : increase greater than : increase

If the interest rate in the loanable funds market is currently below the equilibrium level, then the quantity of funds demanded is the quantity of funds supplied, and we can expect the interest rate to ___ over time. Group of answer choices less than : decrease greater than : decrease less than : increase greater than : increase

Exploring Economics

8th Edition

ISBN:9781544336329

Author:Robert L. Sexton

Publisher:Robert L. Sexton

Chapter21: Financial Markets, Saving, And Investment

Section: Chapter Questions

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Suppose the long-term real interest falls. In the (private sector) loanable funds market. the result will be. a. the demand for loanable funds curve shifts to the right b. the supply of loanable funds curve shifts to the left c. the demand for Ioanable funds curve does not shift to the right nor does the supply of loanable funds cunve shift to the left d. the demand for loanable funds curve shifts to the right and the supply of loanable funds curve shifts to the left
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In the standard loanable funds market graph, … …an increase in the supply of loanable funds (rightward shift)... Group of answer choices A) none of the other options. B) could be caused by a tax increase for individuals on interest earned from savings accounts. C) would cause an increase in the real interest rate. D) could be caused by a tax break for businesses on investment spending. E) would cause a decrease in the real interest rate.
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Why, other things remaining the same, does a rise in the real interest rate decrease the quantity of loanable funds demanded? The quantity of loanable funds demanded decreases because at a higher interest rate _______. A. fewer projects have an expected rate of profit below the real interest rate B. more projects have an expected rate of profit that exceeds the real interest rate C. banks want to lend more D. fewer projects have an expected rate of profit that exceeds the real interest rate
_______ raises the equilibrium real interest rate and decreases the equilibrium quantity of loanable funds. A. A decrease in default risk B. An increase in expected future income C. An increase in disposable income D. A decrease in wealth
If the demand for loans is held constant, what is the immediate effect of an increase in the supply of loanable funds? A)Equilibrium interest rates decrease B)The equilibrium quantity of loanable funds decreases C)Total investment decreases
Suppose the government changes the tax code, allowing individuals to reduce their taxable income if they save money in registered retirement savings plans (RRSPs). Your response should answer the following questions: State and explain which loanable funds curve would this policy affect? Which way would the loanable funds curve shift? What would be the impact on interest rates? Draw the loanable funds diagram to illustrate your answers for a to c.
The explanation for the slope of the A. supply of loanable funds curve is based on the logic that a higher real interest rate leads to lower saving. B. supply of loanable funds curve is based on the logic that a higher real interest rate leads to higher saving. C. demand for loanable funds curve is based on the logic that a higher interest rate leads to higher saving. D. demand for loanable funds curve is based on the logic that a higher interest rate leads to lower saving.
Suppose government provides tax rebate to small business on their business-related expenditure. Assuming no change in government budgetary position, this policy is likely to have a positive effect on household (or private) saving in the economy (Hint: think about the effect of this policy in Loanable Funds Market) Is this statement true, false or uncertain? Please provide your explaination.