Which of the Following Would Tend to Decrease Unemployment in the Short

question 49

Multiple Choice

Which of the following would tend to decrease unemployment in the short run?

• A)chartered banks calling in loans to build up their excess reserves
• B)a chartered bank purchasing government securities from the Bank of Canada as an investment
• C)the Bank of Canada increasing the bank rate
• D)the Bank of Canada buying government securities from investment dealers

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