If the Bank of Canada Chooses to Expand M2 by Exactly

question 37

Multiple Choice

If the Bank of Canada chooses to expand M2 by exactly $1 million,it could do so by

• A)buying $1 million worth of government securities on the open market.
• B)selling $1 million worth of government securities on the open market.
• C)increasing reserves at the commercial banks by $1 million.
• D)decreasing reserves at the commercial banks by $1 million.
• E)None of the above - the Bank of Canada cannot precisely control the money supply.

Understand the accounting treatment and disclosure requirements for depreciation.

Grasp the concept of asset write-offs and how they differ from depreciation.

Evaluate the implications of depreciation policy choices on financial reporting and tax liability.

Understand the relevance of asset depreciation in the context of inflation and economic changes.

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