Suppose That the Fed Makes a $100 Billion Open-Market Sale

question 186

Multiple Choice

Suppose that the Fed makes a $100 billion open-market sale of Treasury bonds, and the money multiplier is 6. Which of the following impacts are most likely to result?

• A) The money supply shifts inward, and the equilibrium interest rate rises in the money market.
• B) The money supply shifts outward, and the equilibrium interest rate falls in the money market.
• C) Investment declines, causing the aggregate demand curve to shift leftward, reducing equilibrium real GDP and thus slowing the economy.
• D) Both a. and c. are correct.
• E) Both b. and c. above are correct.

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Definitions:

Noncurrent Assets

Assets expected to provide economic benefits beyond the next year or operating cycle, excluding items for resale.

Beginning Capital Balance

The beginning capital balance is the amount of capital or equity that a company has at the start of a new accounting period.

General Ledger

A comprehensive set of accounts that records all financial transactions of a business, showing assets, liabilities, equity, revenue, and expenses.

Owner Withdrawals

Money or assets taken out of a business by the owner(s) for personal use.