The Incentive of Holding Excess Reserves Is Equal to

question 240

Multiple Choice

The incentive of holding excess reserves is equal to

• A) the discount rate.
• B) the federal funds rate.
• C) the interest rate earned on excess reserves.
• D) none of the above.

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