Question 1

The major purpose of the Bank of Canada buying and selling government securities in open market operations is to:

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A)   achieve the desired interest rate.
B)   raise money for government spending.
C)   reduce the amount of government securities it holds.
D)   raise money for a future tax cut.E) B) and C)
F) All of the above

Question 2

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-Refer to the above market for money diagram. The equilibrium interest rate is:

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A)   i1.
B)   i2.
C)   i3.
D)   not determinable without further information.E) A) and C)
F) B) and D)

Question 3

What is one of the advantages of monetary policy over fiscal policy?

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A)   its control over the size of Federal budget deficits
B)   the quickness with which it can be used
C)   the opportunity for broad political influence
D)   its domination of major sectors of the economyE) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 4

The Sale and Repurchase Agreement (SRA) , is a transaction in which:

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A)   the Bank of Canada offers to sell government securities with an agreement to buy them back at a predetermined price the next business day.
B)   the Bank of Canada offers to sell government securities with an agreement to buy them back at a predetermined price the next year.
C)   the Bank of Canada offers to buy government securities with an agreement to sell them back at a predetermined price the next business day.
D)   the Bank of Canada offers to buy government securities with an agreement to sell them back at a predetermined price the next month.E) None of the above
F) B) and C)

Question 5

International flows of financial capital in response to interest rate changes in Canada:

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A)   weaken domestic monetary policy through an offsetting net export effect.
B)   strengthen domestic monetary policy through a supporting net export effect.
C)   strengthen domestic fiscal policy through an offsetting net export effect.
D)   weaken domestic monetary policy through an offsetting real wealth effect.E) C) and D)
F) A) and C)

Question 6

The overnight lending rate is:

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A)   higher than the prime interest rate.
B)   lower than the prime interest rate.
C)   always equal to the Bank of Canada rate.
D)   equal to the prime interest rate minus the Bank of Canada bank rate.E) None of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 7

-Refer to the above table. Suppose the transactions demand for money is $300 billion and the money supply is $700 billion. A decrease in the money supply to $600 billion would cause the interest rate to:

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A)   rise to 7 percent.
B)   rise to 6 percent.
C)   fall to 4 percent.
D)   fall to 5 percent.E) All of the above
F) B) and C)

Question 8

-If in the market for money the money supply exceeds the quantity of money households and businesses want to hold, we would expect the interest rate to:

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A)   fall, causing households and businesses to hold less money.
B)   rise, causing households and businesses to hold less money.
C)   rise, causing households and businesses to hold more money.
D)   fall, causing households and businesses to hold more money.E) None of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 9

If the chartered banking system borrows from the Bank of Canada.

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A)   The demand deposits of chartered banks are unchanged, but their reserves increase.
B)   The demand deposits and reserves of chartered banks both decrease.
C)   The demand deposits of chartered banks are unchanged, but their reserves decrease.
D)   The demand deposits and reserves of chartered banks are both unchanged.E) None of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 10

Monetary policy is subject to less political pressure than fiscal policy.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

The Bank of Canada:

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A)   acts as a fiscal agent for the federal government.
B)   supplies the economy with paper currency.
C)   acts as the chartered banks' bank.
D)   does all of the above.E) A) and C)
F) B) and C)

Question 12

Bond prices and interest rates are directly related.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

A restrictive monetary policy in Canada is most likely to:

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A)   depreciate the international value of the dollar and increase Canadian net exports.
B)   depreciate the international value of the dollar and decrease Canadian net exports.
C)   appreciate the international value of the dollar and increase Canadian net exports.
D)   appreciate the international value of the dollar and decrease Canadian net exports.E) None of the above
F) B) and D)

Question 14

1, AD2, and AD3 labels indicate the level of investment spending associated with each curve, respectively. All numbers are in billions of dollars. The interest rate and the level of investment spending in the economy are at point B on the investment demand curve. To achieve the goal of a non-inflationary full-employment output Qf in the economy, the monetary authorities should: A)  decrease the interest rate from 10 to 8 percent. B)  decrease the interest rate from 8 to 6 percent. C)  decrease the interest rate from 6 to 4 percent. D)  increase investment spending from $30 to $60 billion." class="answers-bank-image d-inline" rel="preload" > 
 1, AD2, and AD3 labels indicate the level of investment spending associated with each curve, respectively. All numbers are in billions of dollars. The interest rate and the level of investment spending in the economy are at point B on the investment demand curve. To achieve the goal of a non-inflationary full-employment output Qf in the economy, the monetary authorities should: A)  decrease the interest rate from 10 to 8 percent. B)  decrease the interest rate from 8 to 6 percent. C)  decrease the interest rate from 6 to 4 percent. D)  increase investment spending from $30 to $60 billion." class="answers-bank-image d-inline" rel="preload" >
-Refer to the above graphs, in which the numbers in parentheses after the AD1, AD2, and AD3 labels indicate the level of investment spending associated with each curve, respectively. All numbers are in billions of dollars. The interest rate and the level of investment spending in the economy are at point B on the investment demand curve. To achieve the goal of a non-inflationary full-employment output Qf in the economy, the monetary authorities should:

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A)   decrease the interest rate from 10 to 8 percent.
B)   decrease the interest rate from 8 to 6 percent.
C)   decrease the interest rate from 6 to 4 percent.
D)   increase investment spending from $30 to $60 billion.E) A) and D)
F) A) and C)

Question 15

Because of the liquidity trap, the Bank of Canada's creation of billions of dollars in excess reserves during the great recession had little or no effect on lending by the chartered banks.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

The most important day-to-day monetary instrument that the Bank of Canada uses to achieve the desired interest rate and therefore the price stability is:

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A)   open-market operations.
B)   the bank rate.
C)   the government expenditure.
D)   the prime interest rate.E) None of the above
F) C) and D)

Question 17

-Refer to the above information. At equilibrium in the market for money, the total amount of money demanded is:

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A)   $500.
B)   $480.
C)   $460.
D)   $440.E) B) and D)
F) A) and D)

Question 18

If the Bank of Canada buys government securities from chartered banks and the public:

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A)   chartered bank reserves will decline.
B)   chartered bank reserves will be unaffected.
C)   it will be easier to obtain loans at chartered banks.
D)   the money supply will contract.E) C) and D)
F) All of the above

Question 19

Which line in the above graph would best reflect the slope of the asset demand for money curve?

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A)   line 1
B)   line 2
C)   line 3
D)   line 4E) A) and B)
F) A) and D)

Question 20

To reduce the overnight lending rate, the Bank of Canada can:

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A)   buy government bonds from the chartered banks.
B)   increase the bank rate.
C)   increase the prime interest rate.
D)   sell government bonds to chartered banks.E) B) and C)
F) A) and D)

Exam 13: Interest Rates and Monetary Policy

Because of the liquidity trap, the Bank of Canada's creation of billions of dollars in excess reserves during the great recession had little or no effect on lending by the chartered banks.

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A restrictive monetary policy in Canada is most likely to:

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Bond prices and interest rates are directly related.

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The Bank of Canada:

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The major purpose of the Bank of Canada buying and selling government securities in open market operations is to:

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If the chartered banking system borrows from the Bank of Canada.

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The Sale and Repurchase Agreement (SRA) , is a transaction in which:

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To reduce the overnight lending rate, the Bank of Canada can:

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-Refer to the above table. Suppose the transactions demand for money is $300 billion and the money supply is $700 billion. A decrease in the money supply to $600 billion would cause the interest rate to:

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Which line in the above graph would best reflect the slope of the asset demand for money curve?

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Monetary policy is subject to less political pressure than fiscal policy.

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-Refer to the above information. At equilibrium in the market for money, the total amount of money demanded is:

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The most important day-to-day monetary instrument that the Bank of Canada uses to achieve the desired interest rate and therefore the price stability is:

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If the Bank of Canada buys government securities from chartered banks and the public:

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The overnight lending rate is:

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-If in the market for money the money supply exceeds the quantity of money households and businesses want to hold, we would expect the interest rate to:

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What is one of the advantages of monetary policy over fiscal policy?

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-Refer to the above market for money diagram. The equilibrium interest rate is:

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International flows of financial capital in response to interest rate changes in Canada:

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Exam 13: Interest Rates and Monetary Policy

Because of the liquidity trap, the Bank of Canada's creation of billions of dollars in excess reserves during the great recession had little or no effect on lending by the chartered banks.

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A restrictive monetary policy in Canada is most likely to:

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Bond prices and interest rates are directly related.

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The Bank of Canada:

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The major purpose of the Bank of Canada buying and selling government securities in open market operations is to:

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If the chartered banking system borrows from the Bank of Canada.

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The Sale and Repurchase Agreement (SRA) , is a transaction in which:

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To reduce the overnight lending rate, the Bank of Canada can:

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-Refer to the above table. Suppose the transactions demand for money is $300 billion and the money supply is $700 billion. A decrease in the money supply to $600 billion would cause the interest rate to:

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Which line in the above graph would best reflect the slope of the asset demand for money curve?

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Monetary policy is subject to less political pressure than fiscal policy.

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-Refer to the above information. At equilibrium in the market for money, the total amount of money demanded is:

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The most important day-to-day monetary instrument that the Bank of Canada uses to achieve the desired interest rate and therefore the price stability is:

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If the Bank of Canada buys government securities from chartered banks and the public:

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The overnight lending rate is:

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-If in the market for money the money supply exceeds the quantity of money households and businesses want to hold, we would expect the interest rate to:

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What is one of the advantages of monetary policy over fiscal policy?

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-Refer to the above market for money diagram. The equilibrium interest rate is:

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International flows of financial capital in response to interest rate changes in Canada:

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