To Offset the Effect of Households and Firms Deciding to Hold

question 38

Multiple Choice

To offset the effect of households and firms deciding to hold less of their money in checking account deposits and more in currency,the Federal Reserve could

• A)raise the required reserve ratio.
• B)buy Treasury securities.
• C)raise the discount rate.
• D)lower bank taxes.

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