If the Fed Decreases the Reserve Requirement

question 35

Multiple Choice

If the Fed decreases the reserve requirement,

• A)market interest rates will go up
• B)national income is likely to decrease at least in the short run
• C)the Fed is probably trying to fight inflation
• D)bank profits are likely to increase
• E)all of the above

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