Which of the Following Will Happen When the Federal Reserve

question 354

Multiple Choice

Which of the following will happen when the Federal Reserve buys bonds from the public in the open market and the amount of cash held by the public does not change?

• A) The required reserve ratio will increase.
• B) The money supply will decrease.
• C) The deposits of commercial banks will decline.
• D) Commercial bank reserves will increase.

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