An Open Market Operation Occurs When the ________ Buys or Sells

question 506

Multiple Choice

An open market operation occurs when the ________ buys or sells securities ________.

• A) Federal Reserve System; from or to the federal government
• B) Federal Reserve System; in the open market
• C) a commercial bank; from or to the federal government
• D) a commercial bank; from or to the public

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