If the Overnight Rate Is Below Target, the Bank ________

question 94

Multiple Choice

If the overnight rate is below target, the Bank ________ securities to ________ reserves, which ________ the supply of overnight funds and ________ the overnight rate.

• A)buys; increase; decreases; raises
• B)sells; increase; increases; lowers
• C)buys; decrease; decreases; raises
• D)sells; decrease; decreases; raises
• E)buys; increase; increases; lowers

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