Which of the Following Policy Actions by the Fed Would

question 57

Multiple Choice

Which of the following policy actions by the Fed would cause the money supply to decrease?

• A) an open market purchase of government securities
• B) a decrease in required reserve ratios
• C) a decrease in the discount rate
• D) an open-market sale of government securities

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