Which of the Following Fed Actions Will Increase the Money

question 31

Multiple Choice

Which of the following Fed actions will increase the money supply?

• A) open market purchases of Treasury notes
• B) an increase in the required reserve ratio
• C) an increase in the discount rate
• D) all of the above
• E) none of the above

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