The Fed Increases the Reserve Requirement,but It Wants to Offset

question 93

Multiple Choice

The Fed increases the reserve requirement,but it wants to offset the effects on the money supply.Which of the following should it do?

• A)sell bonds to increase reserves
• B)sell bonds to decrease reserves
• C)buy bonds to increase reserves
• D)buy bonds to decrease reserves

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