If a Reduction in the Money Supply Were Desired to Slow

question 21

Multiple Choice

If a reduction in the money supply were desired to slow inflation,what action might the Bank of Canada take?

• A)decrease the bank rate
• B)raise the bank rate
• C)lower tax rates
• D)buy government bonds on the open market

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