Which of the Following Most Clearly Limits the Ability of the Commercial

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Multiple Choice

Which of the following most clearly limits the ability of the commercial banking industry to expand the money supply?

• A) The reserve requirements mandated by the Fed.
• B) The number of commercial bank charters issued by the Fed.
• C) The dollar value of the bonds issued by the U.S. Treasury.
• D) The federal funds interest rate that commercial banks pay (and receive) for short-term loanable funds.

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Definitions:

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