Which of the Following Options Would Be Most Likely to Cause

question 47

Multiple Choice

Which of the following options would be most likely to cause an increase in short-term real interest rates?

• A) The Federal Reserve cuts the discount rate.
• B) The Federal Reserve lowers the reserve requirement.
• C) The Federal Reserve sells bonds in the open market.
• D) The federal budget is shifted toward a surplus.

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