If the Fed wished to decrease interest rates, it could:

A. increase the reserve requirement or conduct an open market sale.
B. increase the reserve requirement or conduct an open market purchase.
C. decrease the reserve requirement or conduct an open market sale.
D. decrease the reserve requirement or conduct an open market purchase.


Answer: D

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