If an Increase in the Demand for Reserves Causes a Deviation

question 127

Multiple Choice

If an increase in the demand for reserves causes a deviation in the federal funds rate from a target rate,the Fed can maintain the target by ________.

• A) causing the supply curve of reserves to shift to the left
• B) causing the supply curve of reserves to shift to the right
• C) causing an upward movement along the supply curve of reserves
• D) causing a downward movement along the supply curve of reserves

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