Questions from Financial Markets


Q: A critic of money economics once stated, “if you cannot

A critic of money economics once stated, “if you cannot measure the money supply accurately, it is not worth discussing at all.” How would you refute this statement?

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Q: Economists are searching for a “good” measurement of the money

Economists are searching for a “good” measurement of the money supply. What constitutes a good measurement of the money supply?

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Q: Which of the following is the most broad or most inclusive measurement

Which of the following is the most broad or most inclusive measurement of the money supply?

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Q: In what ways are the Bank of Japan and the Bank of

In what ways are the Bank of Japan and the Bank of England significantly different from the Federal Reserve?

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Q: Each person might have a different time preference. Explain why an

Each person might have a different time preference. Explain why an older person might have a higher or lower time preference than a young person.

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Q: What is the future value of $500 in two years if

What is the future value of $500 in two years if the interest rate is 4%? How would you explain this to someone who has no training in economics?

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Q: If the annual interest rate is 2%, what is the quarterly

If the annual interest rate is 2%, what is the quarterly interest rate?

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Q: What is the difference between money and currency? When are they

What is the difference between money and currency? When are they the same? Why might they be different?

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Q: Today, shoppers “clip coupons” before they go shopping.

Today, shoppers “clip coupons” before they go shopping. Explain how these modern coupons are similar and dissimilar to the “coupons” referred to in the bond market.

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Q: The fact that the face value of a bond does not change

The fact that the face value of a bond does not change over the life of the bond is generally considered a benefit to the borrower. Can you explain why?

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