The table below shows the supply and demand for financial capital, measured in millions of dollars, at various interest rates. A technology boom results in an increase in business confidence, which results in a $90 million increase in quantity demanded at each interest rate. What is the new equilibrium interest rate in the financial capital market? Hint: Begin by increasing each level of quantity demanded by $90 million.
Supply and Demand for Financial Capital
Quantity Supplied Quantity Demanded Interest Rate (In millions of $) (in millions of $)
1.25% $500 $12,000
1.5% $580 $1,000
1.75% $700 $880
2% $850 $760
2.25% $1,000 $600
2.5% $1,200 $500