Question

The Federal Reserve Board foresees the probability of an overheated economy and the resumption of double-digit inflation. Therefore, the FRB takes actions to slow down the economy, including increasing the discount rate. Which of the following are likely effects of these moves?i An increase in the prime rate.ii An increase in bond yields and an accompanying decrease in bond prices.iii A slowdown in corporate growth.iv A decrease in corporate earnings.A) III and IV.B) I, II, III and IV.C) I and II.D) I, III and IV.

Answer 1

Answer: B. I, II, III and IV

Explanation:

From the question, we are informed that The Federal Reserve Board foresees the probability of an overheated economy and the resumption of double-digit inflation and that the FRB takes actions to slow down the economy, including increasing the discount rate.

The effect of this is that there will be a rise in prime rate, a rise in the bond yields and an accompanying decrease in bond prices, a slowdown in corporate growth and also reduction in corporate earnings. Therefore, option B is the right answer.