Exhibit 20-3 Money market demand and supply curves
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In Exhibit 20-3, assume an equilibrium with an interest rate of 15 percent and the money supply at $100 billion. The Fed uses its policy tools to move the economy to a new equilibrium at E2 with money supply of $150 billion and an interest rate of 10 percent. This change could be the result of a(n):
A. open market sale of securities by the Fed.
B. higher discount rate set by the Fed.
C. higher required-reserve ratio set by the Fed.
D. open market purchase of securities by the Fed.
Answer: D
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