If the Federal Reserve Purchases $100 Million Worth of Government

question 7

Multiple Choice

If the federal reserve purchases $100 million worth of government securities in open market operations,what is the maximum amount of change in the money supply if the reserve requirement is 8% and banks hold no excess reserves?

• A) Decrease by $1.25 billion
• B) Increase by $1.25 billion
• C) Decrease by $1.15 billion
• D) Increase by $1.15 billion

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