If the Fed wishes to reduce the money supply, it can do all of the following except
A. Raise the discount rate.
B. Sell securities on the open market.
C. Buy shares of common stock in a large bank.
D. Raise the minimum reserve ratio.
Answer: C
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A) decreases aggregate supply; selling B) decreases aggregate demand; selling C) increases aggregate supply; buying D) decreases aggregate supply; buying E) increases aggregate demand; selling
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