When the Fed Increases the Discount Rate, Banks

question 33

Multiple Choice

When the Fed increases the discount rate, banks

• A) must purchase more government securities.
• B) must pay a higher rate when they borrow from the Fed.
• C) will lower the rate they charge to borrowers.
• D) must hold a greater amount of funds in reserve against deposits.

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