Which of the Following Will Increase Interest Rates in the Short

question 96

Multiple Choice

Which of the following will increase interest rates in the short run?

• A) A decrease in reserve requirements.
• B) The sale of bonds by the Federal Reserve in the open market.
• C) A decrease in real GDP.
• D) A decrease in the price level.

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