Figure 17-10 -Refer to Figure 17-10.In the Figure Above,suppose the Economy Is

question 178

Multiple Choice

Figure 17-10

-Refer to Figure 17-10.In the figure above,suppose the economy is initially at point A.The movement of the economy to point B as shown in the graph illustrates the effect of which of the following policy actions by the Federal Reserve?

• A) an increase in income taxes
• B) a decrease in the required reserve ratio
• C) an open market purchase of Treasury bills
• D) an open market sale of Treasury bills

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Complex Solutions

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