Which of the Following Fed Actions Increases the Excess Reserves

question 186

Multiple Choice

Which of the following Fed actions increases the excess reserves of commercial banks?

• A) selling bonds to the public
• B) selling bonds to commercial banks
• C) increasing the discount rate
• D) lowering the reserve ratio

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