Regulations on the

question 331

Multiple Choice

Regulations on the

• A) maximum amount of reserves that banks can hold against deposits are called reserve requirements.
• B) minimum amount of reserves that banks must hold against deposits are called reserve requirements.
• C) extent to which banks can buy and sell bonds are called open-market requirements.
• D) extent to which banks can make new loans are called open-market requirements.

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