Which of the Following Will Decrease the Money Supply

question 79

Multiple Choice

Which of the following will decrease the money supply?

• A) an increase in the discount rate (relative to the federal funds rate)
• B) an increase in the required reserve ratio
• C) an open market purchase by the Fed
• D) a and b
• E) a,b,and c

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