Foundations of Economics (8th Edition)
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ISBN: 9780134486819
Author: Robin Bade, Michael Parkin
Publisher: PEARSON
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Chapter 26, Problem 3MCQ
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The option that correctly states the impact of an increase in the loanable funds market.
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What is the effect of a fall in the real interest rate on the demand for loanable funds?
A fall in the real interest rate _______.
A.
increases the quantity of loanable funds demanded down along the demand curve
B.
decreases the quantity of loanable funds demanded up along the demand curve
C.
decreases the demand for loanable funds and shifts the demand curve leftward
D.
increases the demand for loanable funds and shifts the demand curve rightward
#18. What would happen in the market for loanable funds if the government were to increase the tax on interest income?
a
The supply of loanable funds would shift right.
b
The demand for loanable funds would shift right.
c
The supply of loanable funds would shift left.
d
The demand for loanable funds would shift left.
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- Recently, the economies of North Korea and Norway have begun to grow very rapidly. This increases their citizens’ income and wealth as well. In turn, these citizens increase their savings not only in their country, but also in the United States. In this case, which of the following statements is correct? A. The supply of loanable funds decreases as savings increase. B. The supply of loanable funds increases as savings increase. C. The demand of loanable funds decreases as savings increase. D. Both supply and demand of loanable funds increase as savings increase.arrow_forwardRecently, the economies of North Korea and Norway have begun to grow very rapidly. This increases their citizens’ income and wealth as well. In turn, these citizens increase their savings not only in their country, but also in the United States. In this case, which of the following statements is correct? A. The supply of loanable funds decreases as savings increase. B. The supply of loanable funds increases as savings increase. C. The demand of loanable funds decreases as savings increase. D. Both supply and demand of loanable funds increase as savings increase. Clear my choicearrow_forward1. What happens to the quantity of loanable funds supplied when the interest rate rises? Explain why this change happensarrow_forward
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