If the Federal Reserve Wants to Lower the Monetary Base

question 68

Multiple Choice

If the Federal Reserve wants to lower the monetary base and the money supply,it will

• A) increase bank reserves.
• B) lower the discount rate.
• C) sell government securities.
• D) lower reserve requirements.

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