Multiple Choice
The banking system currently has $200 billion of reserves,none of which are excess.People hold only deposits and no currency,and the reserve requirement is 4%.If the Fed raises the reserve requirement to 5% and at the same time buys $50 billion dollars of bonds,then by how much does the money supply change?
A) It rises by $1000 billion.
B) It rises by $1250 billion.
C) It falls by $950 billion.
D) None of the above is correct.
Correct Answer:
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Correct Answer:
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