Which of the Following Combinations Would Unambiguously Decrease the Supply

question 101

Multiple Choice

Which of the following combinations would unambiguously decrease the supply of money?

• A)​The Fed pays a lower 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 higher interest rate on bank reserves and conducts an open market purchase of government securities.
• D)​None of the above would unambiguously decrease the supply of money.

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Definitions:

Underlying Asset

The specific financial instrument (e.g., stock, bond, commodity) on which a derivative's value is based.

Puts

A type of option contract that gives the holder the right, but not the obligation, to sell a specified amount of an underlying asset at a predetermined price within a specific time frame.

Strike Price

The fixed price specified in an options contract at which the holder can buy or sell the underlying asset.

Black-Scholes Model

A mathematical model used for pricing European-style options, estimating the variation over time of financial instruments.