During World War II,whenever Interest Rates Would Rise and the Price

question 47

Multiple Choice

During World War II,whenever interest rates would rise and the price of bonds would begin to fall,the Fed would

• A)lower reserve requirements.
• B)raise reserve requirements.
• C)make open market purchases of government securities.
• D)make open market sales of government securities.

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