Use the Following to Answer Questions

question 19

Multiple Choice

Use the following to answer questions .
Exhibit: Changes in the Money Supply
-(Exhibit: Changes in the Money Supply) The shift in the money supply curve from S₁ to S₂ is due to

• A) an open market sale conducted by the Fed.
• B) an open market purchase conducted by the Fed.
• C) an issue of new securities by the government to finance government spending.
• D) an increase in government borrowing.

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Definitions:

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