To Offset the Effect of Households and Firms Deciding to Hold

question 268

Multiple Choice

To offset the effect of households and firms deciding to hold more of their money in checking account deposits and less in currency,the Federal Reserve could

• A)raise bank taxes.
• B)sell Treasury securities.
• C)raise government spending.
• D)lower the required reserve ratio.

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