An increase in interest rates
A. decreases the M2 money multiplier.
B. decreases the ratio of excess reserves to transaction accounts held by banks
C. increases the money supply for a given amount of monetary base.
D. increases the ratio of excess reserves to transaction accounts held by banks
Answer: B
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