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Unit: Financial sector
AP Macro:
MEA (BI)
, MEA‑3 (EU)
, MKT (BI)
, MKT‑3 (EU)
, MKT‑4 (EU)
, POL (BI)
, POL‑1 (EU)
, POL‑2 (EU)
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MEA (BI)
, MEA‑3 (EU)
, MEA‑3.A (LO)
, MEA‑3.A.1 (EK)
, MEA‑3.A.2 (EK)
, MEA‑3.A.3 (EK)
, MEA‑3.A.4 (EK)
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Financial assetsGet 3 of 4 questions to level up!
AP Macro:
MEA (BI)
, MEA‑3 (EU)
, MEA‑3.B (LO)
, MEA‑3.B.1 (EK)
, MEA‑3.B.2 (EK)
, MEA‑3.B.3 (EK)
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Nominal vs. real interest ratesGet 3 of 4 questions to level up!
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MEA (BI)
, MEA‑3 (EU)
, MEA‑3.C (LO)
, MEA‑3.C.1 (EK)
, MEA‑3.C.2 (EK)
, MEA‑3.C.3 (EK)
, MEA‑3.C.4 (EK)
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Definition, measurement, and functions of moneyGet 3 of 4 questions to level up!
AP Macro:
POL (BI)
, POL‑2 (EU)
, POL‑2.A (LO)
, POL‑2.A.1 (EK)
, POL‑2.A.2 (EK)
, POL‑2.A.3 (EK)
, POL‑2.A.4 (EK)
, POL‑2.A.5 (EK)
, POL‑2.A.6 (EK)
, POL‑2.A.7 (EK)
, POL‑2.A.8 (EK)
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Introduction to fractional reserve bankingGet 3 of 4 questions to level up!
Required reserves, excess reserves, and bank behaviorGet 5 of 7 questions to level up!
The money multiplier and the expansion of the money supplyGet 3 of 4 questions to level up!
AP Macro:
MKT (BI)
, MKT‑3 (EU)
, MKT‑3.A (LO)
, MKT‑3.A.1 (EK)
, MKT‑3.A.2 (EK)
, MKT‑3.B (LO)
, MKT‑3.B.1 (EK)
, MKT‑3.C (LO)
, MKT‑3.C.1 (EK)
, MKT‑3.D (LO)
, MKT‑3.D.1 (EK)
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The money market: foundational conceptsGet 3 of 4 questions to level up!
Changes in the money marketGet 3 of 4 questions to level up!
AP Macro:
POL (BI)
, POL‑1 (EU)
, POL‑1.D (LO)
, POL‑1.D.1 (EK)
, POL‑1.D.2 (EK)
, POL‑1.D.3 (EK)
, POL‑1.D.4 (EK)
, POL‑1.D.5 (EK)
, POL‑1.D.6 (EK)
, POL‑1.D.7 (EK)
, POL‑1.D.8 (EK)
, POL‑1.D.9 (EK)
, POL‑1.E (LO)
, POL‑1.E.1 (EK)
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Monetary policy: foundational conceptsGet 3 of 4 questions to level up!
Using monetary policy to affect the economyGet 3 of 4 questions to level up!
AP Macro:
MKT (BI)
, MKT‑4 (EU)
, MKT‑4.A (LO)
, MKT‑4.A.1 (EK)
, MKT‑4.A.2 (EK)
, MKT‑4.A.3 (EK)
, MKT‑4.B (LO)
, MKT‑4.B.1 (EK)
, MKT‑4.B.2 (EK)
, MKT‑4.C (LO)
, MKT‑4.C.1 (EK)
, MKT‑4.D (LO)
, MKT‑4.D.1 (EK)
, MKT‑4.E (LO)
, MKT‑4.E.1 (EK)
, MKT‑4.E.2 (EK)
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The market for loanable fundsGet 3 of 4 questions to level up!
Changes in the market for loanable fundsGet 5 of 7 questions to level up!
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About this unit
In this unit, you'll learn about the financial sector and monetary policy. By knowing the definition of money and other financial assets, you'll be able to explore how the money market and the loanable funds market determine equilibrium nominal and real interest rates. Want to know more about central banks’ monetary policies and the effects of monetary policy actions? Explore this unit to find out!AP® is a registered trademark of the College Board, which has not reviewed this resource.