Which of the Following Is Correct About the Operations of the Federal

question 86

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is correct about the operations of the Federal Reserve?

• A) Federal Reserve purchases of securities will increase the reserves available to commercial banks.
• B) Federal Reserve purchases of securities exert upward pressure on interest rates in the short run.
• C) The Federal Reserve System determines the ratio of currency held by the public to the money supply (M1).
• D) Federal Reserve purchases of securities will decrease the reserves available to commercial banks.

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