The Relationship Between the Quantity of Money Balances Demanded and the Interest

question 168

Multiple Choice

The relationship between the quantity of money balances demanded and the interest rate is

• A) determined by open market operations.
• B) negative.
• C) contractionary monetary policy.
• D) the reserve requirements.

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