Which action could the Fed use to decrease the money supply?

A. an open market purchase
B. an increase in the required reserve ratio
C. a tax increase
D. a decrease in the discount rate


Answer: B

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Which of the following statements about two-part tariffs is false?

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According to the Keynesian model, the optimal fiscal policy is to

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