If the demand for money increases and the Fed wants interest rates to remain unchanged, which of the following would be appropriate policy?

A. Recall Federal Reserve notes from circulation.
B. Buy bonds in the open market.
C. Raise the discount rate.
D. Raise the legal reserve requirement.


Answer: B

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