Suppose the Fed Forecasts a Reduction in Excess Reserve Holdings

question 151

Multiple Choice

Suppose the Fed forecasts a reduction in excess reserve holdings by banks.It might offset the effect of this on the money supply by

• A) buying government securities.
• B) lowering the required reserve ratio.
• C) lowering the discount rate.
• D) selling government securities.
• E) a,b,and c

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