Use the following figure for the federal funds market to answer the next question.If the Fed supplies $300 billion in reserves, the equilibrium federal funds rate is ________.

A. 5.0%
B. 6.0%
C. 5.5%
D. Undeterminable with the information given.


Answer: A

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Figure 14-2


If the Fed anticipates that the conditions illustrated by AD2 and SRAS in will be present in the near future, it should
a.
decrease the discount rate.
b.
reduce reserve requirements.
c.
sell U.S. treasury bonds on the open market.
d.
buy U.S. treasury bonds on the open market.

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