To Target a Rate That Is Higher Than the Current

question 197

Multiple Choice

To target a rate that is higher than the current interest rate, the Fed can:

• A)purchase government securities to reduce reserves.
• B)purchase government securities to increase reserves.
• C)sell government securities to reduce reserves.
• D)sell government securities to increase reserves.

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