To Offset the Effect of Households and Firms Deciding to Hold

question 38

Multiple Choice

To offset the effect of households and firms deciding to hold less of their money in checking account deposits and more in currency,the Federal Reserve could

• A)raise the required reserve ratio.
• B)buy Treasury securities.
• C)raise the discount rate.
• D)lower bank taxes.

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Definitions:

Supplies Expense

The cost associated with consumable items used during the business operations and not directly tied to the production of goods or services.

Fees Earned

Income earned from providing services or performing work, recognized in the accounting period when the services are rendered.

Cash

Money in the form of bills or coins; the most liquid asset available.

Accounts Receivable

Money owed to a business by its customers for goods or services delivered but not yet paid for, represented as an asset on the balance sheet.