Multiple Choice
Suppose the desired reserve ratio is 20 percent, and the Bank of Canada buys a $10,000 security from a depository institution that currently has no excess reserves.How is the money supply affected, using the simple multiplier?
A) The money supply increases by $5,000.
B) The money supply decreases by $5,000.
C) The money supply increases by $50,000.
D) The money supply decreases by $50,000.
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