If the Fed Sells a U

question 75

Multiple Choice

If the Fed sells a U.S.Treasury bill to a member of the public, the banking system has

• A)less reserves and the money supply tends to fall.
• B)more reserves and the money supply tends to fall.
• C)less reserves and the money supply tends to grow.
• D)more reserves and the money supply tends to grow.

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Definitions:

Periodic Net Income

The profit or loss reported by a company at the end of a specific accounting period, reflecting all revenues and expenses.

Trading Securities

Financial assets that a company buys and sells with the intention of making a profit in the short term.

Debt Securities

Notes and bond investments that provide interest revenue over a fixed maturity.

Equity Securities

The common and preferred stock of a firm.