A decrease in the money supply in an economy results in a lower equilibrium interest rate

a. True
b. False
Indicate whether the statement is true or false


False

Economics

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The more specialized labor becomes, the:

a. less likely it is that a double coincidence of wants will exist, and the less likely it is that monetary exchange will develop. b. less likely it is that a double coincidence of wants will exist, and the more likely it is that monetary exchange will develop. c. more likely it is that a double coincidence of wants will exist, and the less likely it is that monetary exchange will develop. d. more likely it is that a double coincidence of wants will exist, and the more likely it is that monetary exchange will develop. e. more likely it is that the individual is producing only what he or she wants to consume.

Economics

When an economy is in a recession,

a. strong demand for investment funds will push interest rates upward. b. strong demand for resources will push the prices of resources upward. c. the real interest rate will tend to rise. d. the unemployment rate will rise above its natural rate.

Economics

Suppose we were analyzing the pound per Swiss franc foreign exchange market. If Switzerland's tax level rises relative to England and nothing else changes, then the:

a. The supply of Swiss francs in the foreign exchange market falls, and the demand for Swiss francs in the foreign exchange market falls, causing an uncertain change in the value of the Swiss franc. b. The supply of Swiss francs in the foreign exchange market rises, and the demand for Swiss francs in the foreign exchange market falls, causing an appreciation of the Swiss franc. c. The supply of Swiss francs in the foreign exchange market rises, and the demand for Swiss francs in the foreign exchange market falls, causing a depreciation of the Swiss franc. d. The supply of Swiss francs in the foreign exchange market rises, and the demand for Swiss francs in the foreign exchange market rises, causing an uncertain change in the value of the Swiss franc. e. The supply of Swiss francs in the foreign exchange market falls, and the demand for Swiss francs in the foreign exchange market rises, causing an appreciation of the Swiss franc.

Economics

(Consider This) An unprofitable motel will stay open in the short run if:

A. price (average nightly room rate) exceeds average variable cost. B. marginal revenue exceeds marginal cost. C. price (average nightly room rate) exceeds average fixed cost. D. marginal revenue exceeds price.

Economics