If the Fed Sells U

question 12

Multiple Choice

If the Fed sells U.S.government securities to drain reserves from banks,which of the following is most likely to occur?

• A)The demand for money will increase and the interest rate will rise.
• B)The money supply will increase and the interest rate will fall.
• C)The interest rate will rise and the quantity of money demanded will fall.
• D)The money supply will decrease and the interest rate will fall.
• E)The interest rate will fall and the quantity of money demanded will increase.

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