Principles of Economics (Second Edition)
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ISBN: 9780393614077
Author: coppock, Lee; Mateer, Dirk
Publisher: W. W. Norton & Company
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Chapter 22, Problem 7QFR
To determine
(a)
To explain:
The people who get benefit from higher interest rate and the way they get benefit.
To determine
(b)
To explain:
The positive factors that connect between increase in
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Draw a graph of the supply and demand of loanable funds. Then, show how the interest rate will be
affected when the following scenarios occur:
a. The government implements a program that reduces investment tax credits.
b. The government budget deficit is reduced by 30%. (Hint: Does the government still need to borrow?)
c. More foreigners are saving their money in U.S. banks.
What is true about equilibrium in the market for loanable funds?
A.
Savings = gross domestic product (GDP)
B.
Investment = interest rate
C.
Interest rate = inflation
D.
Investment = savings
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.
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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_forwardQu Listen In which situation do you NOT contribute to the supply of loanable funds? a) You charge a vacation on a credit card. b) You pay off your mortgage. c) You open a new savings account. d) You make the final payment on your private student loan.arrow_forward#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.arrow_forward
- 12. Suppose the interest rate decreases. Other things constant, how will the loanable funds market be affected? a. The demand for loanable funds curve will shift to the right. b. The demand for loanable funds curve will shift to the left. c. The quantity of loanable funds demanded will increase. d. The quantity of loanable funds supplied will increase. 13. Suppose a research lab fired a chemist, and then an environmental protection group hired the chemist at the same salary. What would be the net effect of these events on aggregate demand? a. The aggregate demand would shift rightward. b. The aggregate demand would shift leftward. c. The aggregate demand would become steeper. d. The aggregate demand would remain the same.arrow_forwardConsider the market for loanable fund. Answer the question below. 2.a. The market equilibrium interest rate is 3%. But current interest rate is 4%. Then, is the supply of loanable fund larger, smaller or equal to the demand for loanable fund? 2.b. People’s preference for saving increased. Answer if the equilibrium interest rate and investment would increase, decrease, or would not change. Interest rate: Investment:arrow_forwardIf and when the demand of loanable funds shifts to the left: Group of answer choices 1. This is good news for people who rely on the interest earnings from their savings but bad news for people who have outstanding home loans. 2. This is bad news for people who rely on the interest earnings from their savings but good news for people who have outstanding home loans. 3. This is good news both for people who rely on the interest earnings from their savings as well as those who have outstanding home loans. 4. This is bad news both for people who rely on the interest earnings from their savings as well as those who have outstanding home loans.arrow_forward
- a high interest rate can also indicate that something positive is happening in the economy. Describe how positive factors can lead to an increased in the demand for loanable funds and then an increase in the interest rate.arrow_forwardQuestion:As interest rate decreases, what happens to the quantity of loanable funds demanded? a. Some borrowers will demand more funds whereas others will demand less. b. There will be no change in the quantity demanded. c. Quantity demanded will increase. d. Quantity demanded will decrease. QUESTION What effect will an increase in interest rates have on the quantity of loanable funds supplied? • a. There will be no change in quantity supplied. • b. Some lenders will offer more whereas others will offer less. • c. Quantity supplied will decrease. • d. Quantity supplied will increase.arrow_forwardThree student have each saved $1,000. Each has an investment opportunity in which he or she can invest up to $2,000. Here are the rates of return on the students' investment projects: Harry 5 percent Ron 8 percent Hermione 20 percent Now suppose the school opens up a market for loanable funds in which students can borrow and lend among themselves at an interest rate r. What would determine whether a student would choose to be a borrower or lender in this market?arrow_forward
- Using a supply and demand diagram, explain the following scenario impacts the market for loanable funds. Show your work, and be specific about what happens to the equilibrium. (b) The government starts a program that makes it easier for new homeowners to takeout a mortgage.arrow_forward1. Using the market for loanable fund diagram, show graphically and explain how the interest rate and investment are affected in each of the following cases. (Draw a separate diagram for each.)i. Tax on interest income decreases.ii. Government is running a budget surplus.iii. Investment tax credit falls.arrow_forwardWhat happens to the quantity of loanable funds supplied when the interest rate rises? Explain why this change happens?arrow_forward
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