When the Federal Reserve System Wants to Increase the Money

question 72

Multiple Choice

When the Federal Reserve System wants to increase the money supply, which of the following actions would the Fed choose?

• A) It purchases U.S. government securities.
• B) It increases the discount rate.
• C) It increases the required reserve ratio.
• D) It sells bonds on the open market.

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