The interest-rate effect is partially explained by the fact that a higher price level reduces money demand.

Interest-Rate Effect

The interest-rate effect describes how changes in the central bank's interest rate influence the level of overall spending in the economy by affecting borrowing costs.

Price Level

A measure of the average of current prices across the entire spectrum of goods and services produced in the economy.

Money Demand

The desire to hold cash or cash-equivalents and the quantity of money that individuals or businesses want to hold.