If the Fed Wanted to Reduce the Federal Funds Interest

question 33

Multiple Choice

If the Fed wanted to reduce the federal funds interest rate, it might:

• A)​increase the discount rate.
• B)​increase the required reserve ratio.
• C)​buy government securities.
• D)​sell government securities.

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