If the economy is inflationary, the Fed would most likely:

A. increase bank reserves by raising the discount rate.
B. increase bank reserves by buying government securities
C. decrease bank reserves by lowering the discount rate.
D. decrease bank reserves by selling government securities.


Answer: D

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