Multiple Choice
Suppose on any given day there is an excess supply of reserves in the federal funds market. If the Federal Reserve wishes to keep the federal funds rate at its current level,then the appropriate action for the Federal Reserve to take is a ________ open market ________,everything else held constant.
A) defensive;sale
B) defensive;purchase
C) dynamic;sale
D) dynamic;purchase
Correct Answer:

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Correct Answer:
Verified
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