Question 36(Multiple Choice ) (04.06 MC) Assume that an economy is going through a slump and is experiencing less than ideal output levels and a decreased national income. Which one of the following actions can a central bank take in order to fix the economy? The central bank advises the government to increase taxes. The central bank increases the discount rate for commercial banks. O The central bank increases the reserve ratio of commercial banks. The central bank of the country buys securities via open market operations. The central bank of the country sells securities via open market operations. Question 34(Multiple Choice ) (04.07 MC) If an economy is experiencing equilibrium in the loanable funds market with an 8% interest rate, what are the consequences if the interest rate falls to 6%? O At lower interest rates, households will be willing to save more, and firms will be willing to invest more. O At lower interest rates, households will be willing to save more, and firms will be willing to invest less. O At lower interest rates, households will be willing to spend less, and firms will not be willing to invest more. O At lower interest rates, households will be willing to spend less, and firms will be willing to invest more. O At lower interest rates, households will be willing to spend more, and firms will be willing to invest more.
