The Fed Can Induce Banks to Increase Their Reserve Holdings

question 401

Multiple Choice

The Fed can induce banks to increase their reserve holdings by

• A) increasing the discount rate.
• B) reducing the required reserve ratio.
• C) increasing the interest on reserves.
• D) selling securities in the open market.

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