When the Fed Extends Loans to Depository Institutions

question 20

Multiple Choice

When the Fed extends loans to depository institutions

• A)it increases the level of reserves.
• B)it decreases the level of reserves.
• C)it reduces the total value of the assets on its balance sheet.
• D)it reduces the total value of the liabilities on its balance sheet.

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