Suppose That the Market for Reserves Is in Equilibrium and Then

question 213

Multiple Choice

Suppose that the market for reserves is in equilibrium and then the Federal Reserve decreases the quantity of reserves by $2 billion. The federal funds rate will _ and the supply of loanable funds will _.

• A) fall; increase
• B) fall; decrease
• C) rise; increase
• D) rise; decrease

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