If the Federal Reserve Wanted to Increase the Quantity of Money

question 30

Multiple Choice

If the Federal Reserve wanted to increase the quantity of money, it would

• A) buy government securities in the open market.
• B) tell the banks to lower interest rates.
• C) sell government securities in the open market.
• D) convince the federal government to run a budget deficit.

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