Figure 11-1

question 6

Multiple Choice

Figure 11-1
-Refer to Figure 11-1. If the Fed wants to achieve the results shown in Panel (a) , it should

• A) raise the discount rate.
• B) increase reserve requirements.
• C) sell government bonds in the open market.
• D) buy government bonds in the open market.

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