When the Federal Reserve Wishes To, in the Short Run

question 7

Multiple Choice

When the Federal Reserve wishes to, in the short run, decrease inflation it

• A)will increase the money supply by buying bonds.
• B)will increase the money supply by selling bonds.
• C)will decrease the money supply by selling bonds.
• D)has no policy options that will accomplish this.

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