Multiple Choice
Suppose the Fed bought $150 million of U.S. securities from security dealers. The reserve requirement is 20 percent, and there are no initial excess reserves. A few weeks later, if the public's holdings of currency are constant and the banks have loaned all excess reserves, the money supply will increase by:
A) $150 million.
B) $300 million.
C) $600 million.
D) $750 million.
Correct Answer:
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