When Banks Borrow and Lend Reserves in the Federal Funds

question 97

Multiple Choice

When banks borrow and lend reserves in the federal funds market,

• A) the total reserves of the banking system increase.
• B) the total reserves of the banking system shrink.
• C) the total reserves of the banking system stay the same.
• D) the reserves of the banking system become part of M1.

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