Suppose an increase in demand in the market for mutual funds (a financial capital market) causes the interest rate to increase from 2% to 4%. How will this increase in demand affect supply and quantity supplied?

Which of the statements about subprime lending is false? Before the 2008 financial crisis, financial institutions increased the number of subprime loans they issued as home prices continued to rise. If a home owner is unable to afford the mortgage payments, the homeowner can always pay off the mortgage by selling the home. Subprime lending occurs when financial institutions issue loans to individuals who are less likely to be able to repay their loan than individuals who meet a set of standards. The risks associated with subprime lending increase as the likelihood of falling home prices increase.

Which of the following is TRUE about bonds? *a. If the bond price is greater than its par value, the bond is discounted.b. None of the choices.c. If the bond price is greater than its par value, the bond is traded at a premium.d. Coupon rates are always higher than the market rate.

What type of open market operation is expansionary? (Is it a purchase or sale of bonds?)