Which Action Could the Fed Use to Decrease the Money

question 28

Multiple Choice

Which action could the Fed use to decrease the money supply?

• A) an open market purchase
• B) an increase in the required reserve ratio
• C) a tax increase
• D) a decrease in the discount rate

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