The graph represents an economy in which, initially, the money market is in equilibrium. Adjust the graph to show the impact of an increase in the economy-wide price level.
Select the statement that best describes the Money Supply adjustment process.
An excess supply of money is created at the initial 5% interest rate. Households and firms sell bonds, decreasing the price of existing bonds and, thereby, increasing their yield. Yield will continue to rise until equilibrium is restored in the money market at an interest rate of 7%.
An excess demand for money is created at the initial 5% interest rate. Households and firms buy bonds, increasing the price of existing bonds and, thereby decreasing their yield. Yield will continue to fall until equilibrium is restored in the money market at an interest rate of 3%.
Money Demand
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An excess demand for money is created at the initial 5% interest rate. Households and firms sell bonds, decreasing the price of existing bonds and, thereby, increasing their yield. Yield will continue to rise until equilibrium is restored in the money market at an interest rate of 7%.
An excess supply of money is created at the initial 5% interest rate. Households and firms buy bonds, increasing the price of existing bonds and, thereby decreasing their yield. Yield will continue to fall until equilibrium is restored in the money market at an interest rate of 3%.