Which of the Following Actions by the Fed Most Likely

question 88

Multiple Choice

Which of the following actions by the Fed most likely increase commercial bank lending?

• A) raising the reserve ratio
• B) increasing the federal funds rate target
• C) reducing the interest paid on excess reserves held at the Fed
• D) selling bonds to commercial banks and the public

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