If the Fed increases the required reserve ratio, how will this affect excess reserves and the money supply?

A. Both will increase.
B. Excess reserves increase and the money supply decreases.
C. Both will decrease.
D. Excess reserves decrease and the money supply increases.

Answer: C

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