Chapter 1Why Study Money, Banking, and Financial Markets?25Chapter 1Why Study Money, Banking, and Financial Markets?nMultiple Choice1) Financial markets and institutions(a) involve the movement of huge flows of money.(b) affect the profits of businesses.(c) affect the types of goods and services produced in an economy.(d) do each of the above.(e) do only (a) and (b) of the above.Answer: DQuestion Status: Previous Edition 2) Financial markets and institutions(a) involve the movement of huge flows of money.(b) affect the location of businesses.(c) affect the types of goods and services produced in an economy.(d) do each of the above.(e) do only (a) and (c) of the above.Answer: EQuestion Status: Previous Edition3) Money, financial institutions, and financial markets in the United States can have a major impact on(a) economic well being of other countries besides the United States.(b) the kinds of goods and services that are produced.(c) the outcome of political elections.(d) all of the above.(e) only (a) and (b) of the above.Answer: DQuestion Status: Previous Edition4) Markets in which funds are transferred from those who have excess funds available to those who have a shortage of available funds are called(a) commodity markets.(b) fund-available markets.(c) derivative exchange markets.(d) financial markets.Answer: DQuestion Status: Previous Edition5) Channeling funds from individuals with surplus funds to those desiring funds when the saver does not purchase the borrowers security is known as(a) barter.(b) redistribution.(c) theft.(d) taxation.(e) financial intermediation.Answer: EQuestion Status: Study Guide6) Financial markets promote economic efficiency by(a) channeling funds from investors to savers.(b) creating inflation.(c) causing recessions.(d) channeling funds from savers to investors.(e) reducing investment.Answer: DQuestion Status: New7) Well-functioning financial markets promote(a) inflation.(b) deflation.(c) unemployment.(d) growth.(e) none of the above.Answer: DQuestion Status: New8) Poorly performing financial markets can be the cause of(a) wealth.(b) poverty.(c) financial stability.(d) all of the above.(e) none of the above.Answer: BQuestion Status: New9) The bond markets are important because(a) they are easily the most widely followed financial markets in the United States.(b) they are the markets where foreign exchange rates are determined.(c) they are the markets where interest rates are determined.(d) of each of the above.(e) of only (a) and (b) of the above.Answer: CQuestion Status: Previous Edition10) The bond markets are important because(a) they are the markets where interest rates are determined.(b) they are the markets where most borrowers get their funds.(c) they are easily the most widely followed financial markets in the United States.(d) of each of the above.(e) of only (a) and (b) of the above.Answer: AQuestion Status: Previous Edition11) The price paid for the rental of borrowed funds (usually expressed as a percentage of the rental of $100 per year) is commonly referred to as the(a) inflation rate.(b) exchange rate.(c) interest rate.(d) aggregate price level.Answer: CQuestion Status: Previous Edition12) Compared to interest rates on long-term U.S. government bonds, interest rates on _ fluctuate more and are lower on average.(a) medium-quality corporate bonds(b) low-quality corporate bonds(c) high-quality corporate bonds(d) three-month Treasury bills(e) none of the aboveAnswer: DQuestion Status: Previous Edition13) Compared to interest rates on long-term U.S. government bonds, interest rates on three-month Treasury bills fluctuate _ and are _ on average.(a) more; lower(b) less; lower(c) more; higher(d) less; higherAnswer: AQuestion Status: Previous Edition14) The interest rate on Baa (medium quality) corporate bonds is _, on average, than other interest rates, and the spread between it and other rates became _ in the 1970s.(a) lower; smaller (b) lower; larger(c) higher; smaller(d) higher; largerAnswer: DQuestion Status: Previous Edition15) A decline in interest rates will cause spending on housing to(a) fall.(b) remain unchanged.(c) cannot be determined.(d) rise.(e) none of the above.Answer: DQuestion Status: Study Guide16) An increase in interest rates on student loans(a) increases the cost of a college education.(b) reduces the cost of a college education.(c) has no effect on educational costs.(d) increases costs for students with no loans.(e) none of the above.Answer: AQuestion Status: New17) Interest rates affect(a) individuals.(b) businesses.(c) the overall economy.(d) all of the above.(e) only (b) and (c) of the above.Answer: DQuestion Status: New18) Stock prices boomed in the 1980s until “Black Monday” in _ , when the DJIA fell by more than 500 points, a 22 percent decline.(a) 1985(b) 1986(c) 1987(d) 1988 Answer: CQuestion Status: Previous Edition19) The stock market is important because(a) it is where interest rates are determined.(b) it is the most widely followed financial market in the United States.(c) it is where foreign exchange rates are determined.(d) all of the above.Answer: BQuestion Status: Previous Edition20) Stock prices since the 1950s have been(a) relatively stable trending upward at a steady pace.(b) relatively stable trending downward at a moderate rate.(c) extremely volatile.(d) unstable trending downward at a moderate rate.Answer: CQuestion Status: Previous Edition21) A rising stock market index due to higher share prices(a) increases peoples wealth, but is unlikely to increase their willingness to spend.(b) increases peoples wealth and as a result may increase their willingness to spend.(c) increases the amount of funds that business firms can raise by selling newly-issued stock.(d) both (b) and (c) of the above.Answer: DQuestion Status: Previous Edition22) A rising stock market index due to higher share prices(a) increases peoples wealth and as a result may increase their willingness to spend.(b) increases the amount of funds that business firms can raise by selling newly-issued stock.(c) decreases the amount of funds that business firms can raise by selling newly-issued stock.(d) both (a) and (b) of the above.Answer: DQuestion Status: Previous Edition23) A rising stock market index due to higher share prices(a) increases peoples wealth, but is unlikely to increase their willingness to spend.(b) increases peoples wealth and as a result may increase their willingness to spend.(c) decreases the amount of funds that business firms can raise by selling newly-issued stock.(d) both (a) and (c) of the above.(e) both (b) and (c) of the above.Answer: BQuestion Status: Previous Edition24) A declining stock market index due to lower share prices(a) reduces peoples wealth and as a result may reduce their willingness to spend.(b) increases peoples wealth and as a result may increase their willingness to spend.(c) increases the amount of funds that business firms can raise by selling newly-issued stock.(d) both (a) and (c) of the above.(e) both (b) and (c) of the above.Answer: AQuestion Status: Previous Edition25) A declining stock market index due to lower share prices(a) reduces peoples wealth and as a result may reduce their willingness to spend.(b) increases peoples wealth and as a result may increase their willingness to spend.(c) decreases the amount of funds that business firms can raise by selling newly-issued stock.(d) both (a) and (c) of the above.(e) both (b) and (c) of the above.Answer: DQuestion Status: Previous Edition26) Changes in stock prices(a) affect peoples wealth and their willingness to spend(b) affect firms decisions to sell stock to finance investment spending.(c) are characterized by considerable fluctuations.(d) all of the above.(e) only (a) and (b) of the above.Answer: DQuestion Status: Previous Edition27) Fear of a major recession causes stock prices to fall, which in turn causes consumer spending to(a) increase.(b) remain unchanged.(c) decrease.(d) cannot be determined.(e) none of the above.Answer: CQuestion Status: Study Guide28) A common stock is a claim on a corporations(a) debt.(b) liabilities.(c) expenses.(d) employees.(e) earnings and assets.Answer: EQuestion Status: New29) The decline in stock prices from 2000 through 2002(a) increased individuals willingness to spend.(b) had no effect on individual spending.(c) reduced individuals willingness to spend.(d) increased individual wealth.(e) both (a) and (d) are correct.Answer: CQuestion Status: New30) The price of one countrys currency in terms of anothers is called(a) the exchange rate.(b) the interest rate.(c) the Dow Jones industrial average.(d) none of the above.Answer: AQuestion Status: Previous Edition31) Everything else constant, a stronger dollar will mean that(a) vacationing in England becomes more expensive.(b) vacationing in England becomes less expensive.(c) French cheese becomes more expensive.(d) Japanese cars become more expensive.Answer: BQuestion Status: Previous Edition32) All else constant, as the dollar becomes stronger,(a) Americans will purchase fewer foreign goods.(b) U.S. goods exported abroad will cost less in foreign countries, and so foreigners will buy more of them.(c) the U.S. is unquestionably made better off.(d) none of the above.Answer: DQuestion Status: Previous Edition33) Which of the following is most likely to result from a stronger dollar?(a) U.S. goods exported aboard will cost less in foreign countries, and so foreigners will buy more of them.(b) U.S. goods exported aboard will cost more in foreign countries and so foreigners will buy more of them.(c) U.S. goods exported abroad will cost more in foreign countries, and so foreigners will buy fewer of them.(d) Americans will purchase fewer foreign goods.Answer: CQuestion Status: Previous Edition34) A change in the exchange rate has a direct effect on Americans because it affects(a) the price of foreign goods to American consumers.(b) the price of American goods to foreign consumers.(c) the price Americans will pay to travel abroad.(d) the price foreigners will pay to travel to the U.S.(e) all of the above.Answer: EQuestion Status: Previous Edition35) A stronger dollar will likely hurt(a) textile producers in South Carolina.(b) wheat farmers in Montana.(c) automobile manufacturers in Michigan.(d) all of the above since their exports will decline.(e) none of the above since their exports will increase.Answer: DQuestion Status: Previous Edition36) A weaker dollar will likely hurt(a) textile producers in South Carolina.(b) wheat farmers in Montana.(c) automobile manufacturers in Michigan.(d) all of the above since their exports will decline.(e) none of the above since their exports will increase.Answer: EQuestion Status: Previous Edition37) A stronger dollar benefits _ and hurts _.(a) American businesses; American consumers(b) American businesses; foreign businesses(c) American consumers; American businesses(d) foreign businesses; American consumersAnswer: CQuestion Status: Previous Edition38) A weaker dollar benefits _ and hurts _.(a) American businesses; American consumers(b) American businesses; foreign consumers(c) American consumers; American businesses(d) foreign businesses; American consumersAnswer: AQuestion Status: Previous Edition39) From 1980 to early 1985 the dollar appreciated in value, thereby benefiting _ and harming _.(a) American businesses; American consumers(b) American businesses; foreign businesses(c) American consumers; American businesses(d) foreign businesses; American consumersAnswer: CQuestion Status: Previous Edition40) From 1980 to early 1985 the dollar _ in value, thereby benefiting American _.(a) appreciated; consumers(b) appreciated, businesses(c) depreciated; consumers(d) depreciated, businessesAnswer: AQuestion Status: Previous Edition41) From 1980 to 1985 the dollar appreciated relative to the British pound. Holding everything else constant, one would expect that, when compared to 1980,(a) more Americans traveled to England in 1985.(b) Americans imported more Shetland sweaters from England in 1985.(c) Britons imported more wine from California in 1985.(d) all of the above.(e) only (a) and (b) of the above.Answer: EQuestion Status: Previous Edition42) From 1980 to 1985 the dollar appreciated relative to the British pound. Holding everything else constant, one would expect that, when compared to 1980,(a) more Britons traveled to the United States in 1985.(b) Britons imported more wine from California in 1985.(c) Americans imported more Shetland sweaters from England in 1985.(d) only (a) and (b) of the above.Answer: CQuestion Status: Previous Edition43) From 1980 to 1985 the dollar appreciated relative to the British pound. Holding everything else constant, one would expect that, when compared to 1980,(a) more Britons traveled to the United States in 1985.(b) Britons imported more wine from California in 1985.(c) Americans exported more wheat to England in 1985.(d) all of the above.(e) none of the above.Answer: EQuestion Status: Previous Edition44) From 1980 to 1985 the dollar appreciated relative to the British pound. Holding everything else constant, one would expect that, when compared to 1980,(a) fewer Britons traveled to the United States in 1985.(b) Britons imported more wine from California in 1985.(c) Americans exported more wheat to England in 1985.(d) more Britons traveled to the United States in 1985.Answer: AQuestion Status: Previous Edition45) When in 1980 a British pound cost approximately $2.40, a Shetland sweater that cost 50 British pounds would have cost $120. With a stronger dollar, the same Shetland sweater would have cost(a) less than $120.(b) more than $120.(c) $120, since the exchange rate does not affect the prices that American consumers pay for foreign goods.(d) $120, since the demand for Shetland sweaters will decrease to prevent an increase in price due to the stronger dollar.Answer: AQuestion Status: Previous Edition46) When in 1985 a British pound cost approximately $1.30, a Shetland sweater that cost 100 British pounds would have cost $130. With a weaker dollar, the same Shetland sweater would have cost(a) less than $130.(b) more than $130.(c) $130, since the exchange rate does not affect the prices that American consumers pay for foreign goods.(d) $130, since the demand for Shetland sweaters will decrease to prevent an increase in price due to the stronger dollar.Answer: BQuestion Status: Previous Edition47) In 1980 a Shetland sweater would have cost $120. With a stronger dollar, the same Shetland sweater would have cost(a) less than $120.(b) more than $120.(c) $120, since the exchange rate does not affect the prices that American consumers pay for foreign goods.(d) $120, since the demand for Shetland sweaters will decrease to prevent an increase in price due to the stronger dollar.Answer: AQuestion Status: Previous Edition48) In 1985 a Shetland sweater would have cost $130. With a weaker dollar, the same Shetland sweater would have cost(a) less than $130.(b) more than $130.(c) $130, since the exchange rate does not affect the prices that American consumers pay for foreign goods.(d) $130, since the demand for Shetland sweaters will decrease to prevent an increase in price due to the stronger dollar.Answer: BQuestion Status: Previous Edition49) A decrease in the value of the dollar relative to all foreign currencies means that the price of foreign goods purchased by Americans(a) increases.(b) decreases.(c) remains unchanged.(d) unable to determine.(e) none of the above.Answer: AQuestion Status: Study Guide50) If the price of a euro (the European currency) increases from $1.00 to $1.10, then(a) a European vacation becomes less expensive.(b) a European vacation becomes more expensive.(c) the cost of a European vacation is not affected.(d) foreign travel becomes impossible.(e) none of the above.Answer: BQuestion Status: New51) Americans who love French wine benefit most from(a) a decrease in the dollar price of euros.(b) an increase in the dollar price of euros.(c) a constant dollar price for euros.(d) a ban on imports from Europe.(e) none of the above.Answer: AQuestion Status: New52) American farmers who sell beef to Europe benefit most from(a) a decrease in the dollar price of euros.(b) an increase in the dollar price of euros.(c) a constant dollar price for euros.(d) a European ban on imports of American beef.(e) none of the above.Answer: BQuestion Status: New53) Banks are important to the study of money and the economy because they(a) provide a channel for linking those who want to save with those who want to invest.(b) have been a source of rapid financial innovation that is expanding the alternatives available to those wanting to invest their money.(c) hold a large proportion of individuals wealth.(d) do each of the above.(e) do only (a) and (b) of the above.Answer: DQuestion Status: Revised54) Banks are important to the study of money and the economy because they(a) provide a channel for linking those who want to save with those who want to invest.(b) have been a source of rapid financial innovation that is expanding the alternatives available to those wanting to invest their money.(c) are the only important financial institution in the U.S. economy.(d) each of the above.(e) only (a) and (b) of the above.Answer: EQuestion Status: Revised55) Economists group commercial banks, savings and loan associations, credit unions, mutual funds, mutual savings banks, insurance companies, pension funds, and finance companies together under the heading financial intermediaries. Financial intermediaries(a) act as middlemen, borrowing funds from those who have saved and lending these funds to others.(b) produce nothing of value and are therefore a drain on societys resources.(c) help promote a more efficient and dynamic economy.(d) do each of the above.(e) do only (a) and (c) of the above.Answer: EQuestion Status: Previous Edition56) Economists group commercial banks, savings and loan associations, credit unions, mutual funds, mutual savings banks, insurance companies, pension funds, and finance companies together under the heading financial intermediaries. Financial intermediaries(a) act as middlemen, borrowing funds from those who have saved and lending these funds to others.(b) hold a significant proportion of individuals wealth.(c) help promote a more efficient and dynamic economy.(d) do each of the above.(e) do only (a) and (c) of the above.Answer: DQuestion Status: Revised57) Banks, savings and loan associations, mutual savings banks, and credit unions(a) link those who want to save with these who want to invest.(b) hold a large proportion of individuals wealth.(c) have been adept at innovating in response to changes in the regulatory environment.(d) all of the above.(e) only (a) and (c) of the above.Answer: DQuestion Status: Revised58) Banks, savings and loan associations, mutual savings banks, and credit unions(a) are no longer important players in financial intermediation.(b) since deregulation now provide se