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What is the primary reason for holding money as indicated by the transaction motive?
What is the primary reason for holding money as indicated by the transaction motive?
If an investor can earn 5 percent on securities, what would happen to the estate's price assuming interest rates on securities increased?
If an investor can earn 5 percent on securities, what would happen to the estate's price assuming interest rates on securities increased?
What does the nonsynchronization of income and spending refer to?
What does the nonsynchronization of income and spending refer to?
In Jim's monthly checking account strategy, what is the average balance if he deposits his entire paycheck at the start and spends it down to zero by the end of the month?
In Jim's monthly checking account strategy, what is the average balance if he deposits his entire paycheck at the start and spends it down to zero by the end of the month?
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If Professor Serebryakov believes selling the estate is beneficial, which factor does he incorrectly assess?
If Professor Serebryakov believes selling the estate is beneficial, which factor does he incorrectly assess?
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What happens to the demand for money when interest rates increase?
What happens to the demand for money when interest rates increase?
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What happens to bond prices and interest rates when they are bid up at price r0?
What happens to bond prices and interest rates when they are bid up at price r0?
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What effect does an increase in the supply of money from MS0 to MS1 have on the interest rate?
What effect does an increase in the supply of money from MS0 to MS1 have on the interest rate?
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What would an investor consider when deciding between holding cash or investing in securities?
What would an investor consider when deciding between holding cash or investing in securities?
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Which scenario best illustrates the transaction motive for holding money?
Which scenario best illustrates the transaction motive for holding money?
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How does an increase in nominal income affect the money demand curve?
How does an increase in nominal income affect the money demand curve?
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What consequence does the Federal Reserve face when interest rates approach zero?
What consequence does the Federal Reserve face when interest rates approach zero?
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What is one primary tool the Central Bank uses to change the interest rate?
What is one primary tool the Central Bank uses to change the interest rate?
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At what point did the Fed keep the short-term interest rate close to zero?
At what point did the Fed keep the short-term interest rate close to zero?
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What happens to the equilibrium interest rate when the money demand curve shifts rightward?
What happens to the equilibrium interest rate when the money demand curve shifts rightward?
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What important topic was indicated to be discussed in the next chapter?
What important topic was indicated to be discussed in the next chapter?
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What characterizes easy monetary policy?
What characterizes easy monetary policy?
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What is the primary function of the Federal Funds Rate?
What is the primary function of the Federal Funds Rate?
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Which interest rate is considered a benchmark that banks often use for quoting interest rates?
Which interest rate is considered a benchmark that banks often use for quoting interest rates?
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According to the expectations theory, how is the 2-year interest rate determined?
According to the expectations theory, how is the 2-year interest rate determined?
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What is the relationship between market-determined prices of existing bonds and interest rates?
What is the relationship between market-determined prices of existing bonds and interest rates?
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What does the term 'nonsynchronization of income and spending' imply?
What does the term 'nonsynchronization of income and spending' imply?
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What is a key characteristic of the Three-Month Treasury Bill Rate?
What is a key characteristic of the Three-Month Treasury Bill Rate?
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What is referred to as the fixed yearly payment offered by bonds?
What is referred to as the fixed yearly payment offered by bonds?
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Which type of bond carries the least risk and earns the AAA Corporate Bond Rate?
Which type of bond carries the least risk and earns the AAA Corporate Bond Rate?
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How is the interest rate, or yield, on a bond calculated?
How is the interest rate, or yield, on a bond calculated?
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What must accompany a bond for it to have a fixed yearly payment?
What must accompany a bond for it to have a fixed yearly payment?
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What is the typical relationship between the maturity of bonds and their interest rates?
What is the typical relationship between the maturity of bonds and their interest rates?
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What is the face value of a bond typically denominated in?
What is the face value of a bond typically denominated in?
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What does the term 'interest' refer to in financial markets?
What does the term 'interest' refer to in financial markets?
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Which of the following statements about bonds is FALSE?
Which of the following statements about bonds is FALSE?
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What impact does a change in the market price of a bond have on its interest rate?
What impact does a change in the market price of a bond have on its interest rate?
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What happens to the demand for cash when the interest rate on checking accounts increases?
What happens to the demand for cash when the interest rate on checking accounts increases?
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What is the effect of an increase in nominal aggregate output on the money demand curve?
What is the effect of an increase in nominal aggregate output on the money demand curve?
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How is the equilibrium interest rate determined in the economy?
How is the equilibrium interest rate determined in the economy?
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If most ATM machines increase their transaction fees, what impact is likely to have on transaction demand for money?
If most ATM machines increase their transaction fees, what impact is likely to have on transaction demand for money?
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What leads to a movement along the money demand curve?
What leads to a movement along the money demand curve?
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Which factor shifts the money demand curve to the right?
Which factor shifts the money demand curve to the right?
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What can cause the demand for cash to become less responsive?
What can cause the demand for cash to become less responsive?
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What relationship exists between the quantity of money demanded and the interest rate?
What relationship exists between the quantity of money demanded and the interest rate?
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What is the average money holding when the number of switches is 1 and the interest rate is 3 percent?
What is the average money holding when the number of switches is 1 and the interest rate is 3 percent?
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Which of the following represents the net profit when there are 4 switches at an interest rate of 5 percent?
Which of the following represents the net profit when there are 4 switches at an interest rate of 5 percent?
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What is the cost of switching from bonds to money per transaction?
What is the cost of switching from bonds to money per transaction?
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What is the average bond holding when the number of switches is 3 at an interest rate of 5 percent?
What is the average bond holding when the number of switches is 3 at an interest rate of 5 percent?
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Which option correctly identifies the average money holding with 2 switches at an interest rate of 3 percent?
Which option correctly identifies the average money holding with 2 switches at an interest rate of 3 percent?
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What is the interest earned when there are 2 switches at an interest rate of 5 percent?
What is the interest earned when there are 2 switches at an interest rate of 5 percent?
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Identify the net profit for 3 switches at an interest rate of 0.03.
Identify the net profit for 3 switches at an interest rate of 0.03.
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What is the net profit when there are 4 switches at an interest rate of 3 percent?
What is the net profit when there are 4 switches at an interest rate of 3 percent?
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Flashcards
Interest
Interest
The fee borrowers pay lenders for using their funds, typically paid out as a fixed yearly payment known as a coupon.
Bonds
Bonds
A debt security that promises to pay a fixed amount of money on a specific maturity date, with a fixed yearly interest payment.
Face Value
Face Value
The face value of a bond, typically $1000, that is paid back to the bondholder on the maturity date.
Maturity Date
Maturity Date
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Coupon
Coupon
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Inverse Relationship between Bond Prices and Interest Rates
Inverse Relationship between Bond Prices and Interest Rates
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Interest Rate (or Yield)
Interest Rate (or Yield)
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Bond Market Determining Interest Rates
Bond Market Determining Interest Rates
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Transaction Demand for Money
Transaction Demand for Money
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Interest Rate and Transaction Demand
Interest Rate and Transaction Demand
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ATM Fees and Transaction Demand
ATM Fees and Transaction Demand
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Nominal Income
Nominal Income
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Nominal Income and Money Demand
Nominal Income and Money Demand
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Equilibrium Interest Rate
Equilibrium Interest Rate
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Money Supply
Money Supply
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Money Market Equilibrium
Money Market Equilibrium
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Nonsynchronization of income and spending
Nonsynchronization of income and spending
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Transaction Motive
Transaction Motive
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Demand for Money
Demand for Money
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Effect of higher interest rates on estate value
Effect of higher interest rates on estate value
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Arbitrage and Asset Pricing
Arbitrage and Asset Pricing
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Effect of lower interest rates on estate value
Effect of lower interest rates on estate value
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Professor Serebryakov's economic error
Professor Serebryakov's economic error
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Calculating return on investment
Calculating return on investment
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Easy Monetary Policy
Easy Monetary Policy
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Tight Monetary Policy
Tight Monetary Policy
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Speculation Motive
Speculation Motive
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Term Structure of Interest Rates
Term Structure of Interest Rates
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Expectations Theory of the Term Structure of Interest Rates
Expectations Theory of the Term Structure of Interest Rates
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How does an increase in the money supply affect interest rates?
How does an increase in the money supply affect interest rates?
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How does an increase in nominal income affect the equilibrium interest rate?
How does an increase in nominal income affect the equilibrium interest rate?
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What is the equilibrium interest rate?
What is the equilibrium interest rate?
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What is the money supply?
What is the money supply?
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What is money market equilibrium?
What is money market equilibrium?
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What is the relationship between bond prices and interest rates?
What is the relationship between bond prices and interest rates?
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What is the Zero Interest Rate Bound?
What is the Zero Interest Rate Bound?
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Why does the Central Bank change the interest rate and money supply?
Why does the Central Bank change the interest rate and money supply?
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Optimal Money Holdings
Optimal Money Holdings
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Cost of Switching
Cost of Switching
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Opportunity Cost of Holding Money
Opportunity Cost of Holding Money
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Net Profit
Net Profit
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Number of Switches
Number of Switches
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Average Money Holdings
Average Money Holdings
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Average Bond Holdings
Average Bond Holdings
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Interest Earned
Interest Earned
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Study Notes
Principles of Economics Eleventh Edition
- This is a textbook for a principles of economics course.
- It has multiple authors: Karl E. Case, Ray C. Fair, and Sharon M. Oster.
- The publication is a global edition.
- The copyright is held by Pearson Education Inc.
- The book is protected by US copyright laws and is for instructor use only.
- Dissemination or sale of the book is not permitted.
- Students should only access the material through their instructor in the classroom.
Money Demand and Equilibrium Interest Rate
- This chapter covers the demand for money and how the equilibrium interest rate is determined.
- It discusses interest rates and bond prices.
- The chapter outlines the transaction motive, speculation motive, and total demand for money.
- It explains how nominal income affects demand for money.
- The concept of a zero interest rate bound is introduced.
Interest Rates and Bond Prices
- Interest is the fee borrowers pay lenders for using funds.
- Firms and governments issue bonds, paying interest to bondholders.
- Bonds have a face value (typically $1,000), maturity date, and a fixed yearly payment (coupon).
- Market-determined bond prices and interest rates are inversely related.
- Interest rates are determined by the bond market.
Professor Serebryakov's Economic Error
- Professor Serebryakov, a character in a Chekhov play, makes an economic error in his reasoning regarding estate values.
- Serebryakov proposes selling an estate yielding only 2% and investing in securities paying 4-5%, but forgets about the inverse relationship between bond price and interest rates.
The Demand for Money
- Money demand refers to how much of a person's financial assets are in the form of money (which doesn't yield interest), versus interest-bearing securities (bonds).
- The transaction motive is a key reason people hold money is to buy things.
- The nonsynchronization of income and spending refers to the mismatch between when income is received and when expenses are incurred.
The Total Demand for Money
- The total quantity of money demanded in an economy is the sum of cash and checking account demands for both households and firms.
- Demand for money is limited by transactions and everyday spending.
- The opportunity cost of holding money, measured by the interest rate, determines the quantity of money demanded.
ATMs and the Demand for Money
- Italy provides a case study on how ATMs affect the demand for money.
- ATM use in Italy shows an inverse relationship between interest rates and cash holdings. - When interest rates on checking accounts rise, people use ATMs less frequently, and hold less cash, and keep more money in their accounts.
The Effect of Nominal Income on the Demand for Money
- An increase in nominal income (P⋅Y) shifts the money demand curve to the right.
The Equilibrium Interest Rate
- The equilibrium interest rate is the rate at which the quantity of money demanded equals the quantity supplied.
Supply and Demand in the Money Market
- Equilibrium exists when the supply of money equals the demand for money, and supply of bonds equals demand for bonds.
- Equilibrium is shown by a point on the graph where money supply and demand intersect.
Changing the Money Supply to Affect the Interest Rate
- An increase in the money supply lowers the interest rate.
Increases in P•Y and Shifts in the Money Demand Curve
- Increases in nominal income (P⋅Y) shift the money demand curve rightward, raising the equilibrium interest rate.
Zero Interest Rate Bound
- During the 2008 financial crisis, the US Federal Reserve (Fed) lowered the short-term interest rate near to zero.
- The interest rate cannot fall below zero, thus limits the Fed's ability to further stimulate the economy.
Looking Ahead
- This chapter's purpose was to explain how central banks adjust interest rates and money supply via open market operations.
- The determination of the aggregate price level, and why central banks change interest rates, are topics for the upcoming chapters.
Review Terms and Concepts
- Keywords and concepts from the chapter, including monetary policy (easy and tight), transaction motive, speculation motive, interest, and income/spending nonsynchronization.
Chapter 11 Appendix A: The Various Interest Rates in the U.S. Economy
- This appendix examines different interest rates in the US economy.
- The term structure of interest rates refers to the relationship among interest rates offered on various loan terms (maturities).
- The expectations theory of the term structure of interest rates equates the 2-year rate to the average of current and future 1-year rates.
- Fed actions can influence expectations and long-term rates.
Chapter 11 Appendix B: The Demand for Money—A Numerical Example
- This appendix illustrates money demand and the impact of interest rates in a numerical example.
- It presents numerical data for optimal money holdings and interest rates in a 2-column table.
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This quiz explores concepts of money management, including the transaction motive for holding cash, the impact of interest rates on estate prices, and strategies for managing checking account balances. It also delves into the relationship between money supply and interest rates, as well as decision-making for investors between cash and securities.