Which of the Following Events Would Reduce the Size of the "Real-World

question 110

Multiple Choice

Which of the following events would reduce the size of the "real-world" money multiplier?

• A) Banks hold more excess reserves.
• B) Households hold less currency.
• C) The Fed increases the discount rate.
• D) The Fed reduces the required reserve ratio.

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