If two variables are directly related, the relationship will have a graph that:

When the Glass-Steagall Act was repealed in 1999, potential conflicts of interest arose with

A) the development of universal banking. B) the introduction of more credit-rating agencies. C) accounting firms developing more comprehensive services. D) investment analysis in investment banking.

To reduce the money supply, the Fed can ______.

a. buy bonds b. raise reserve requirements c. lower the discount rate d. decease the interest rate paid on reserves