If the Federal Reserve Purchases Government Securities

question 383

Multiple Choice

If the Federal Reserve purchases government securities,

• A) banks' reserves will increase.
• B) the federal funds rate will rise.
• C) the discount rate will be forced higher.
• D) None of the above answers is correct because none of the mentioned effects occur.

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Definitions:

Call Option

A financial contract that gives the buyer the right, but not the obligation, to buy an asset at a specified price (strike price) within a specific time period.

Strike Price

The fixed price at which the owner of an option can purchase (in the case of a call option) or sell (in the case of a put option) the underlying security or commodity.

Stock Price

The cost of purchasing a single share of a company, which fluctuates based on market conditions and investor sentiment.

Purchase Price

The amount paid to acquire an asset or service.