If the Federal Reserve Purchases $1,000 in Bonds and the Reserve

question 82

Multiple Choice

If the Federal Reserve purchases $1,000 in bonds and the reserve requirement ratio is 0.2,what will be the total change in reserves at all banks assuming there are no excess reserves?

• A) +$500
• B) +$5,000
• C) -$500
• D) -$5,000
• E) +$1,000

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