If the Fed Determines the Amount of Money in Circulation

question 30

Multiple Choice

If the Fed determines the amount of money in circulation, the interest rate is determined by the

• A)required reserve ratio.
• B)currency to deposit ratio.
• C)money multiplier.
• D)monetary base.
• E)demand for money.

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