In the Simple Deposit Expansion Model,a Decline in Checkable Deposits

question 87

Multiple Choice

In the simple deposit expansion model,a decline in checkable deposits of $1,000 when the required reserve ratio is equal to 20 percent implies that the Fed

• A)sold $200 in government bonds.
• B)sold $500 in government bonds.
• C)purchased $200 in government bonds.
• D)purchased $500 in government bonds.

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