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13. Which of the following is an implication of the Fisher Equation? a) Real interest rates increase with higher inflation b) Nominal interest rates decrease with higher inflation c) The money supply is directly related to GDP d) Unemployment is inversely related to GDP 14. What is bank regulation? a) Rules and guidelines set by governments to control the activities of banks and financial institutions b) A process of self-regulation in which banks monitor their own activities and adhere to ethical standards c) The process of investing in new bank technologies to improve efficiency and reduce costs d) The process of merging multiple banks into one large institution 15. Which of the following is an example of a regulatory requirement for banks? a) Reporting quarterly profits to shareholders b) Keeping a minimum amount of capital on hand to cover losses c) Investing in high-risk assets to maximize returns d) Offering free checking accounts to all customers 16. What is the purpose of bank stress tests? a) To determine the profitability of individual banks b) To assess the overall health and stability of the banking system c) To identify potential mergers and acquisitions d) To determine the interest rates on loans and deposits