When the Federal Reserve raises the bank lending rate, which of the following occur in the short run?
A) |
The availability of funds declines and costs decline. | |
B) |
The availability of funds declines and costs increase. | |
C) |
Costs decline and interest rates rise. | |
Increases in interest rates by the Fed is considered a restrictive economy policy. It is attempting to limit the availability of funds, causing interest rates and costs to rise. |