If the Federal Reserve Increases the Interest Rate Paid on Reserves

question 72

Multiple Choice

If the Federal Reserve increases the interest rate paid on reserves, banks will tend to hold _____ excess reserves, which will _____ the money multiplier.

• A) more; increase
• B) more; decrease
• C) fewer; increase
• D) fewer; decrease

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