Which of the Following Actions Is Most Likely to Lead

question 167

Multiple Choice

Which of the following actions is most likely to lead to an increase in the money supply?

• A) Fed purchases of government securities
• B) an increase in the required reserve ratio
• C) an increase in the discount rate
• D) none of the above

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