In the 1970s, in Response to Recessions Caused by an Increase

Multiple Choice

In the 1970s, in response to recessions caused by an increase in the price of oil, the central banks in many countries increased their money supplies. The central banks might have done this by

A) selling bonds on the open market, which would have raised the value of money.
B) purchasing bonds on the open market, which would have raised the value of money.
C) Selling bonds on the open market, which would have raised the value of money.
D) purchasing bonds on the open market, which would have lowered the value of money.