The Primary Tool the Federal Reserve Uses to Increase the Money

question 269

Multiple Choice

The primary tool the Federal Reserve uses to increase the money supply is

• A)printing more money.
• B)lowering the required reserve ratio.
• C)buying Treasury securities.
• D)lowering the discount rate.

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