Multiple Choice
Assume that there are no excess reserves in the banking system when the reserve requirement is 20%.The purchase of $10,000 in U.S.government securities by the Fed from Academy National Bank has the potential to ultimately increase the money supply by:
A) $2,000.
B) $8,000.
C) $10,000.
D) $20,000.
E) $50,000.
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