Which of the Following Would Most Likely Decrease the Federal

question 7

Multiple Choice

Which of the following would most likely decrease the Federal Funds rate?

• A) decrease in the discount rate.
• B) sale of securities by the Fed.
• C) decrease in reserve requirements.
• D) none of the above

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