Multiple Choice
When the Fed purchases government securities, it:
A) increases banks' reserves and makes possible an increase in the money supply.
B) decreases banks' reserves and makes possible a decrease in the money supply.
C) automatically raises the discount rate.
D) uses discounting operations to influence margin requirements.
E) has no effect on either the money supply or the discount rate.
Correct Answer:
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Correct Answer:
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