Chapter 5 PM

Which of the following statement(s) is(are) true? I) The real rate of interest is determined by the supply and demand for funds. II) The real rate of interest is determined by the expected rate of inflation. III) The real rate of interest can be affected by actions of the Fed. IV) The real rate of interest is equal to the nominal interest rate plus the expected rate of inflation. A. I and II only B. I and III only C. III and IV only D. II and III only E. I, II, III, and IV only

B

Ceteris paribus, a decrease in the demand for loans A. drives the interest rate down. B. drives the interest rate up. C. might not have any effect on interest rates. D. results from an increase in business prospects and a decrease in the level of savings.

A

Historical records regarding return on stocks, Treasury bonds, and Treasury bills between 1926 and 2015 show That A. stocks offered investors greater rates of return than bonds and bills. B. stock returns were less volatile than those of bonds and bills. C. bonds offered investors greater rates of return than stocks and bills. D. bills outperformed stocks and bonds. E. Treasury bills always offered a rate of return greater than inflation.

A

In words, the real rate of interest is approximately equal to A. the nominal rate minus the inflation rate. B. the inflation rate minus the nominal rate. C. the nominal rate times the inflation rate. D. the inflation rate divided by the nominal rate. E. the nominal rate plus the inflation rate.

A

If the Federal Reserve lowers the Fed Funds rate, ceteris paribus, the equilibrium levels of funds lent will __________, and the equilibrium level of real interest rates will ___________. A. increase; increase B. increase; decrease C. decrease; increase

B

Other things equal, an increase in the government budget deficit A. drives the interest rate down. B. drives the interest rate up. C. might not have any effect on interest rates. D. increases business prospects.

B

The holding-period return (HPR) on a share of stock is equal to A. the capital gain yield during the period plus the inflation rate. B. the capital gain yield during the period plus the dividend yield. C. the current yield plus the dividend yield. D. the dividend yield plus the risk premium. E. the change in stock price.

B

Which of the following factors would not be expected to affect the nominal interest rate? A. The supply of loans B. The demand for loans C. The coupon rate on previously issued government bonds D. The expected rate of inflation E. Government spending and borrowing

C

"Bracket Creep" happens when A. tax liabilities are based on real income and there is a negative inflation rate. B. tax liabilities are based on real income and there is a positive inflation rate. C. tax liabilities are based on nominal income and there is a negative inflation rate. D. tax liabilities are based on nominal income and there is a positive inflation rate. E. too many peculiar people make their way into the highest tax bracket.

D

If the interest rate paid by borrowers and the interest rate received by savers accurately reflect the realized rate of inflation, A. borrowers gain and savers lose. B. savers gain and borrowers lose. C. both borrowers and savers lose. D. neither borrowers nor savers gain nor lose. E. both borrowers and savers gain.

D

The risk premium for common stocks A. cannot be zero, for investors would be unwilling to invest in common stocks. B. must always be positive, in theory. C. is negative, as common stocks are risky. D. cannot be zero, for investors would be unwilling to invest in common stocks and must always be positive, in theory. E. cannot be zero, for investors would be unwilling to invest in common stocks and is negative, as common stocks are risky.

D

Which of the following determine(s) the level of real interest rates? I) The supply of savings by households and business firms II) The demand for investment funds III) The government's net supply and/or demand for funds A. I only B. II only C. I and II only D. I, II, and III

D

Which of the following statement(s) is(are) true? A. Inflation has no effect on the nominal rate of interest. B. The realized nominal rate of interest is always greater than the real rate of interest. C. Certificates of deposit offer a guaranteed real rate of interest. D. None of the options are true.

D

If the nominal return is constant, the after-tax real rate of return A. declines as the inflation rate increases. B. increases as the inflation rate increases. C. declines as the inflation rate declines. D. increases as the inflation rate decreases. E. declines as the inflation rate increases and increases as the inflation rate decreases.

E

The holding-period return (HPR) for a stock is equal to A. the real yield minus the inflation rate. B. the nominal yield minus the real yield. C. the capital gains yield minus the tax rate. D. the capital gains yield minus the dividend yield. E. the dividend yield plus the capital gains yield.

E