The demand curve and supply curve for one‐year discount bonds with a  face value of R1,050 are represented by the following  equations Bd:Price=−0.8*Quanity + 1160 Bs:Price=Quantity+630 Suppose that, because of monetary policy actions, the Reserve Bank sells 90 bonds that it holds. Assume that bond demand and money demand are held constant. Calculate the effect on the bond price; and quantity; and equilibrium interest rate in this market, because of the Reserve Bank’s action.

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The demand curve and supply curve for one‐year discount bonds with a  face value of R1,050 are represented by the following  equations

Bd:Price=−0.8*Quanity + 1160

Bs:Price=Quantity+630

Suppose that, because of monetary policy actions, the Reserve Bank sells 90 bonds that it holds. Assume that bond demand and money demand are held constant.

Calculate the effect on the bond price; and quantity; and equilibrium interest rate in this market, because of the Reserve Bank’s action.

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