Which would you rather have? a) $100, 10 years from now at 4% interest, or b) $100, 4 years from now at 12% interest.

What will be an ideal response?


a) $67.56
b) $63.55

The present value of a) is greater than the present value of b).

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Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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A) shift right. B) shift left. C) remain constant. D) slope more steeply.

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If the supply of a good decreased, what would be the effect on the equilibrium price and quantity?

A. Price would increase, and quantity would decrease. B. Price would decrease, and quantity would decrease. C. Price would increase, and quantity would increase. D. Price would decrease, and quantity would increase.

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