If the Federal Reserve is currently paying 1% interest on bank reserves, but then reduces that interest rate to 0.5%, banks may decide to hold ________ reserves, and the money supply may ________.

A. fewer; decrease
B. fewer; increase
C. more; decrease
D. more; increase

Answer: B

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