Which of the Following Is Correct? When the Federal Reserve

question 62

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is correct? When the Federal Reserve buys government securities from the public, the money supply

• A) contracts and commercial bank reserves increase.
• B) expands and commercial bank reserves decrease.
• C) contracts and commercial bank reserves decrease.
• D) expands and commercial bank reserves increase.

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