If the Federal Reserve Wants to Increase the Equilibrium Interest

question 25

Multiple Choice

If the Federal Reserve wants to increase the equilibrium interest rate, it will _____ the _____ money.

• A) increase, demand for
• B) increase, supply of
• C) decrease, demand for
• D) decrease, supply of

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