Which of the following events (everything else constant) would
cause a decrease in nominal interest rates?
a.
There is an increase in expected inflation
b.
Households dramatically increase their savings rate
c.
Corporations see an increase in investment opportunities.
d.
The government runs a larger than expected budget deficit
Option A is incorrect because increase in inflation increases nominal interest Rate
Option B is incorrect because Households only increase savings rate when the interest rates in market are higher which means nominal rate is higher
Option C is correct because Corporation see an increase in investment opportunities which means they take loan when the interest rates in market is lower which means the nominal rate of return is lower
Option D is incorrect The government runs a larger than expected budget deficit which means the government will borrow money from market which result in decrease in funds available to people which in turn raises nominal rates
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