Which List Contains Only Actions That Decrease the Money Supply

question 165

Multiple Choice

Which list contains only actions that decrease the money supply?

• A) making open-market purchases; raising the reserve requirement ratio
• B) making open-market purchases; lowering the reserve requirement ratio
• C) making open-market sales; raising the reserve requirement ratio
• D) making open-market sales; lowering the reserve requirement ratio

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