If people expect nominal interest rates to be higher in the future, the expected return to bonds ________, and the demand for money ________. Insert _______ increase or decrease and explain why
Added by Corey W.
Close
Step 1
This is because when interest rates rise, the fixed interest payments on existing bonds become less attractive compared to the higher rates available on new bonds. As a result, the demand for existing bonds decreases, leading to a decrease in their expected Show more…
Show all steps
Your feedback will help us improve your experience
Geoffrey Carr and 54 other Microeconomics educators are ready to help you.
Ask a new question
Labs
Want to see this concept in action?
Explore this concept interactively to see how it behaves as you change inputs.
Key Concepts
Recommended Videos
If inflation is expected to increase, what will happen to the nominal interest rate? Briefly explain.
Unemployment and Inflation
Nominal Interest Rates versus Real Interest Rates
Suppose the money supply rises. Is the interest rate guaranteed to decline initially? Why or why not?
Jennifer S.
Why should a rise in the price level (but not in expected inflation) cause interest rates to rise when the nominal money supply is fixed?
Recommended Textbooks
Principles of Economics
Principles of Microeconomics for AP® Courses
Economics
18,000,000+
Students on Numerade
Trusted by students at 8,000+ universities
Watch the video solution with this free unlock.
EMAIL
PASSWORD