The Balance in the Gold and SDR Certificate Account on the Fed's

question 45

Multiple Choice

The balance in the Gold and SDR certificate account on the Fed's balance sheet increases when

• A)the Fed buys gold.
• B)the Fed sells gold.
• C)the Treasury buys gold.
• D)the U.S. mint issues gold coins.

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