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This quiz explores the complex factors influencing interest rates, particularly during the Fall 2010 financial climate. It examines the impact of increased risk in Greek bonds on the demand for U.S. government bonds and how reduced liquidity in the Greek bond market enhances the attractiveness of U.S. bonds. Additionally, the quiz discusses the implications of expected profitability of investments, budget deficits, and inflation on both the demand and supply sides of the bond market. Understanding these relationships is crucial for economic analysis and investment strategies.
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Economics 311 Money and Banking Quiz 2- The Determination of Interest Rates Fall 2010
Bond Market (Demand) • Risk: increased of Greek bonds increases demand for U.S. govt. bonds. • Liquidity: reduced liquidity of Greek bonds increases relative liquidity of and demand for U.S. bonds. • Wealth and Expected Inflation : unclear. • Bond Market (Supply) • Expected Profitability of Investments: fewer investment possibilities reduces supply of bonds. • Expected Inflation • Budget Deficits Demand for Money (U.S) Income Effect. Price Level Effect Expected Inflation Effect.