Which of the Following Combinations Would Produce Conflicting Effects on the Supply

question 145

Multiple Choice

Which of the following combinations would produce conflicting effects on the supply of money?

• A)​The Fed pays a higher interest rate on bank reserves and increases the required reserve ratio.
• B)​The Fed conducts an open market purchase of government securities and raises the discount rate.
• C)​The Fed pays a lower interest rate on bank reserves and conducts an open market purchase of government securities.
• D)​All of the above would produce conflicting effects on the supply of money

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