Which of the Following Will Increase Commercial Bank Reserves

question 96

Multiple Choice

Which of the following will increase commercial bank reserves?

• A) the purchase of government bonds in the open market by the Federal Reserve Banks
• B) a decrease in the reserve ratio
• C) an increase in the discount rate
• D) the sale of government bonds in the open market by the Federal Reserve Banks

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