Which of the Following Would Tend to Increase Unemployment in the Short

question 175

Multiple Choice

Which of the following would tend to increase unemployment in the short run?

• A)​commercial banks calling in loans to build up their excess reserves
• B)​an increase in reserve requirements
• C)​an increase in the discount rate
• D)​all of the above

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Definitions:

Parent Company

A company that holds sufficient shares in another business to dictate its management and operations through the power to influence or choose its board of directors.

Business Combination

Mergers or acquisitions aimed at consolidating resources for growth and competitive advantage.

Pushdown Accounting

The method of accounting for acquisitions where the purchase price of a subsidiary is reflected at fair value on the subsidiary's financial statements, rather than the parent company's.