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Chapter 16.A, Problem 2SQ
To determine
The classical approach when the economy is in its short-run disequilibrium.
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An expansionary policy aims at increasing the money supply, which of the following is an example of expansionary monetary policy?
a.
Increasing reserve requirements.
b.
Increasing the federal funds rate and the discount rate.
c.
The fed buying treasuries from banks.
d.
The fed selling treasuries (government bonds).
If the Bank of Canada wanted to reduce inflation, it could
Select one:
a. increase the reserve requirement or implement an open market sale.
b. increase the reserve requirement or implement an open market purchase.
c. decrease the reserve requirement or implement an open market purchase.
d. decrease the reserve requirement or implement an open market sale.
If the Federal Reserve
decreased reserve
requirements, then it is likely
trying to accomplish which of
the following?
A. an increase in the
unemployment rate
B. an increase in gross
domestic product
C. a decrease in the price level
D. a decrease in aggregate
demand
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