The level of interest rates in a free market economy are
primarily determined by the rate of inflation, the demand for
money, and the actions of the Federal Reserve. Lenders of money
will generally demand what is known as a nominal interest rate
which is equal to a real interest rate plus a premium to cover the
inflation rate. The real, or inflation adjusted interest rate, is
the percentage rate of return to a lender as measured by an
increase in purchasing power.
Yale professor Irving Fisher's economic theory of interest rates
laid the conceptual groundwork for establishing that the nominal
interest rate equals the real interest rate plus the anticipated
rate of inflation. Fisher's mathematical equations in his theory of
interest rates are supported by empirical data. A comparison of
comparable maturity U.S. Treasury securities, one of which has a
fixed rate and the other an inflation adjusted rate, shows that the
nominal interest rate always exceeds the real interest rate.
A consumer, whether a borrower or a saver, will generally be
quoted a nominal interest rate by a bank on a loan or a savings
account.
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What are the advantages of sin taxes
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hacjkerds asdas
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Which of these is also called deficit spending
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expansionary fiscal policy position
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Which of these government securities takes the longest amount of time to reach maturity
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Treasury bonds
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Which of these is not a shared goal of both fiscal and monetary policy
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lowering intrest rates (A+(
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Which of these would not be a possible result of low interest rates
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people may be reluctant to borrow
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Which level of government carries most of the burden in paying for education
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State and local governments carry most of the burden in paying
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Which economic trend might happen as a result of abnormal weather such as drought or flooding
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It can lead to negative effects on the economic activity and can
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What happens when banks are too lenient in loaning money to consumers and businesses
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It causes a boom in spending and production that may not be paid
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Which policy has a more direct influence on the private sector
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Monetary policy has a more direct influence on the private
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What is the purpose of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act
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Set standards for privacy and how patient information can be
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What is the benefit of the unemployment insurance program
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ys cash benefits to qualifying workers who have lost their jobs.
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Which of these describes the economic recovery period in the business cycle
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Economic activity is rising above the point of the previous
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The response of businesses and individuals to fiscal policy changes is related to which of these
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the amount of funds government is spending
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Peak a+
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At which level of government is property tax assessed
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Local A+
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A shortage of a natural resource can lead to which phase in the business cycle
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recession
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How are interest rates calculated
Calculating Interest: Principal, Rate and Time are Known--I= p r
t
The level of interest rates in a free market economy are
primarily determined by the rate of inflation, the demand for
money, and the actions of the Federal Reserve. Lenders of money
will generally demand what is known as a nominal interest rate
which is equal to a real interest rate plus a premium to cover the
inflation rate. The real, or inflation adjusted interest rate, is
the percentage rate of return to a lender as measured by an
increase in purchasing power.
Yale professor Irving Fisher's economic theory of interest rates
laid the conceptual groundwork for establishing that the nominal
interest rate equals the real interest rate plus the anticipated
rate of inflation. Fisher's mathematical equations in his theory of
interest rates are supported by empirical data. A comparison of
comparable maturity U.S. Treasury securities, one of which has a
fixed rate and the other an inflation adjusted rate, shows that the
nominal interest rate always exceeds the real interest rate.
A consumer, whether a borrower or a saver, will generally be
quoted a nominal interest rate by a bank on a loan or a savings
account.
What are the advantages of sin taxes
hacjkerds asdas
Which of these is also called deficit spending
expansionary fiscal policy position
Which of these government securities takes the longest amount of time to reach maturity
Treasury bonds
Which of these is not a shared goal of both fiscal and monetary policy
lowering intrest rates (A+(
Which of these would not be a possible result of low interest rates
people may be reluctant to borrow
Which level of government carries most of the burden in paying for education
State and local governments carry most of the burden in paying
for education.
Which economic trend might happen as a result of abnormal weather such as drought or flooding
It can lead to negative effects on the economic activity and can
even cause a recession.
What happens when banks are too lenient in loaning money to consumers and businesses
It causes a boom in spending and production that may not be paid
back.
Which policy has a more direct influence on the private sector
Monetary policy has a more direct influence on the private
sector
What is the purpose of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act
Set standards for privacy and how patient information can be
used.
What is the benefit of the unemployment insurance program
ys cash benefits to qualifying workers who have lost their jobs.
Which of these describes the economic recovery period in the business cycle
Economic activity is rising above the point of the previous
peak.
The response of businesses and individuals to fiscal policy changes is related to which of these
the amount of funds government is spending
Which point in the business cycle has the greatest economic activity
Peak a+
At which level of government is property tax assessed
Local A+
A shortage of a natural resource can lead to which phase in the business cycle