Which Statement Best Describes the Consequences of Open-Market Sales Conducted

question 108

Multiple Choice

Which statement best describes the consequences of open-market sales conducted by the Bank of Canada?

• A) Bank reserves increase, and the money supply increases.
• B) Bank reserves increase, and the money supply decreases.
• C) Bank reserves decrease, and the money supply increases.
• D) Bank reserves decrease, and the money supply decreases.

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