ECONOMICS (CBSE/UGC NET)

Detailed explanation-1: -The supply of loanable funds is based on savings. The demand for loanable funds is based on borrowing. The interaction between the supply of savings and the demand for loans determines the real interest rate and how much is loaned out.

Detailed explanation-2: -The demand curve for loanable funds is downward sloping, indicating that at lower interest rates borrowers will demand more funds for investment. The supply curve for loanable funds is upward sloping, indicating that at higher interest rates lenders are willing to lend more funds to investors.

Detailed explanation-3: -Four groups demand and supply loanable funds: consumers, the government, foreigners, and businesses. The same four groups demand and supply loanable funds, so it is important to understand the economic behavior depicted by the demand and supply curves for loanable funds.