Quantitative Easing Refers to a Policy Action in Which a Central

question 62

Multiple Choice

Quantitative easing refers to a policy action in which a central bank

• A) sells government securities to directly decrease bank reserves.
• B) buys government securities to directly increase bank reserves.
• C) increases interest rates directly without altering bank reserves.
• D) decreases interest rates directly without altering bank reserves.

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