In an Open Market Purchase, the Fed ________ Government Securities

question 388

Multiple Choice

In an open market purchase, the Fed ________ government securities, which ________ bank reserves.

• A) buys; increases
• B) buys; decreases
• C) sells; increases
• D) sells; decreases

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