The Effect of an Increase of Required Reserves by the Fed

question 128

Multiple Choice

The effect of an increase of required reserves by the Fed is

• A) a decrease in loanable funds of depository institutions.
• B) a decrease in interest rates.
• C) an increase of excess reserves.
• D) to stimulate activity in the home construction field.

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