If the Fed wanted to expand the money supply as part of an antirecession strategy, it could

a. increase the reserve requirements.
b. buy U.S. securities on the open market.
c. raise the discount rate.
d. sell U.S. securities on the open market.


B

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What will be an ideal response?

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