In Addition to Lowering the Discount Rate to Increase the Money

question 113

Multiple Choice

In addition to lowering the discount rate to increase the money supply, the Fed could also

• A) purchase bonds on the open market and raise reserve requirements.
• B) sell bonds on the open market and raise reserve requirements.
• C) purchase bonds on the open market and lower reserve requirements.
• D) sell bonds on the open market and lower reserve requirements.

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