The Purpose of Open Market Purchases Is To

question 33

Multiple Choice

The purpose of open market purchases is to:

• A)decrease the government budget deficit.
• B)increase the government budget deficit.
• C)increase consumer and investment spending.
• D)decrease consumer and investment spending.

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