The Purchase of Existing Government Bonds by the Federal Reserve

question 58

Multiple Choice

The purchase of existing government bonds by the Federal Reserve will:

• A) have no effect on the money supply.
• B) decrease the money supply.
• C) increase the money supply.
• D) decrease the reserves at banks.
• E) increase the amount of government bonds held at banks.

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