A study has estimated the effect of changes in interest rates and consumer confidence on the demand for money to be: ln M = 14.666 + .021 ln C ? 0.036 ln r, where M denotes real money balances, C is an index of consumer confidence, and r is the interest rate paid on bank deposits. Based on this study, a 5 percent increase in interest rates will cause the demand for money to:
A. increase by 1.8 percent.
B. increase by 0.18 percent.
C. drop by 0.18 percent.
D. drop by 1.8 percent.
Answer: C
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If the quantity of real GDP demanded is greater than the quantity of real GDP supplied, then
A) the economy must be producing at potential GDP. B) aggregate demand changes to restore equilibrium. C) the price level falls to restore the macroeconomic equilibrium. D) the price level rises and firms increase production. E) the price level falls and firms decrease production.
The First National Bank of Townville has $125,000 in U.S. government securities, $200,000 in savings accounts, $300,000 in checking accounts, $50,000 in its reserve account at the Fed, $10,000 of currency in its vault, and loans of $250,000
What is the amount of its reserves?