If the federal funds rate were above the level the Federal Reserve had targeted, the Fed could move the rate back towards its target by
a. buying bonds. This buying would reduce reserves.
b. buying bonds. This buying would increase reserves.
c. selling bonds. This selling would reduce reserves.
d. selling bonds. This selling would increase reserves.
b
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Any change that reduces desired saving relative to desired investment (for a given level of output) causes the real interest rate to ________ and shifts the IS curve ________
A) increase; down and to the left B) increase; up and to the right C) decrease; down and to the left D) decrease; up and to the right
Which of the following is true at the output level where P=MC?
A) The monopolist is maximizing profit. B) The monopolist is not maximizing profit and should increase output. C) The monopolist is not maximizing profit and should decrease output. D) The monopolist is earning a positive profit.