Which of the Following Is an Example of a Contractionary

question 111

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is an example of a contractionary monetary policy?

• A)Reduction in the amount of transfer payments made to poor families
• B)Purchase of U.S.government securities in the open market
• C)Increase in the discount rate
• D)Decrease in the required reserve ratio
• E)Increase in the tax rate

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