If the Fed Desired to Reduce the Federal Funds Rate

question 33

Multiple Choice

If the Fed desired to reduce the federal funds rate,

• A)it would conduct an open market sale, reducing reserve supply.
• B)it would conduct an open market purchase, increasing reserve supply.
• C)it would conduct an open market sale, increasing reserve demand.
• D)it would conduct an open market purchase, reducing reserve demand.

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