Under the Channel System, a Shift in the Demand for Reserves

question 2

Multiple Choice

Under the channel system, a shift in the demand for reserves can change the equilibrium overnight rate if that rate is

• A) equal to the discount rate.
• B) equal to the interest rate on reserves.
• C) between the discount rate and the interest rate on reserves.
• D) all of the above.

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