Principles of Macroeconomics Plus MyLab Economics with Pearson eText (1-semester access) -- Access Card Package (12th Edition)
Principles of Macroeconomics Plus MyLab Economics with Pearson eText (1-semester access) -- Access Card Package (12th Edition)
12th Edition
ISBN: 9780134424026
Author: Karl E. Case, Ray C. Fair, Sharon E. Oster
Publisher: PEARSON
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Chapter 15, Problem 1.1P

Sub part (a):

To determine

Effects of higher interest rate on households and firm behavior.

Sub part (a):

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If the Federal Reserve System rises the interest rates, then the borrowing of items become more costly. Therefore, households will reduce the purchase of durable goods such as auto mobiles and houses. So when the rate of interest rises, consumers spending on durable goods reduce.

In the case of firms, when the rate of interest rises, cost of capital becomes higher. Therefore firms will reduce the spending on investment. So when the rate of interest rises, investment will reduce.

Economics Concept Introduction

Concept introduction:

Rate of interest: The rate of interest: The rate of interest refers to that percentage at which the money is borrowed or is taken as a loan. The amount to be paid as interest is calculated on this given percentage.

Sub part (b):

To determine

Effects of higher interest rate on bonds.

Sub part (b):

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When the rate of interest rises by the Federal Reserve, it will fall the existing values of fixed rate bonds. Because, in the case of fixed rate bonds, if the holder paying 7% for the next 10 years is become simply worth less if the potential buyers can now earn 8% by buying a new bond. That’s why, the higher interest rate would decrease the value of existing fixed rate bonds held by the public.

Economics Concept Introduction

Concept introduction:

Bonds: Bond refers to the securities, which are traded in the public to raise the capital when needed. It is an investment with a fixed income, where an investor gives money to an entity or individual for a specified period of time at a fixed rate.

Sub part (c):

To determine

Wealth effect of higher interest rate on consumption.

Sub part (c):

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Figure 1 illustrates the changes in aggregative demand curve and aggregative supply curve due to the wealth effect of higher interest rate on consumption.

Principles of Macroeconomics Plus MyLab Economics with Pearson eText (1-semester access) -- Access Card Package (12th Edition), Chapter 15, Problem 1.1P

In figure-1, vertical axis shows the output and the horizontal axis shows the price level. When the consumption falls the AD curve will shift from AD to AD1. As a result, price level falls and the quantity reduces from Y0 to Y1.

When the rate of interest rises, the cost of borrowing become higher. And also, the investment rate reduces because of the higher rate of capitals. These factors will reduce the wealth of an economy. When wealth reduces, consumers will spend less and they become worse off. In short, higher interest rate will reduce the spending of consumers. Therefore, the aggregative demand curve will shift the left wards. This is higher than the direct effect on investment.

Economics Concept Introduction

Concept introduction:

Wealth effect: Wealth effect refers to the effect of a change in the price that has on the wealth of the individual.

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