If the Demand for Money Increases and the Monetary Authorities

question 145

Multiple Choice

If the demand for money increases and the monetary authorities want interest rates to remain unchanged, which of the following would be appropriate policy?

• A)recall currency from circulation
• B)raise the desired reserves
• C)buy bonds in the open market
• D)raise the bank rate

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