The Demand Curve for Reserves Shifts to the Left and the Federal

question 45

Multiple Choice

The demand curve for reserves shifts to the left and the federal funds rate falls when the Fed

• A) decreases reserve requirements or does an open market purchase.
• B) lowers the discount rate.
• C) lowers the discount rate or does an open market purchase.
• D) decreases reserves requirements.
• E) does an open market sale.

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