If the Federal Reserve Wants to Drain Reserves from the Banking

question 75

Multiple Choice

If the Federal Reserve wants to drain reserves from the banking system,it will

• A) purchase government securities.
• B) lower the discount rate.
• C) sell government securities.
• D) raise reserve requirements.

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