Which of the following would shift the supply curve for loans to the right, reducing short-term interest rates?
A. A reduction in discount lending by the Fed to banks
B. An increase in the amount of money the Fed makes available to banks
C. An increase in the desire of consumers to borrow money
D. An increase in margin requirements
Answer: B
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