Question

Suppose that in the market for loanable funds, the governement is currently running a deficit, and net exports are negative. Then, there is a sharp recession, causing consumer spending on both domestic and imported goods to fall (just as is currently happening), so that the size of the trade deficit shrinks. What effect will this have on the market for loanable funds

Answer 1

Answer:  4. Demand will shift inwards, lower rates and decreasing lending.

Explanation:

People demand loanable funds for spending on consumption and investment. If there is a recession, people will buy less goods and companies will invest less as well.

This will reduce the demand that people and companies have for loanable funds. The demand will therefore shift inwards to the left and lead to lower rates and decreased lending.