An open market purchase of government securities by the Fed will cause which of the following?

A. an excess quantity of reserves supplied and a reduction in the federal funds rate
B. an excess quantity of reserves demanded and an increase in the federal funds rate
C. an excess quantity of reserves demanded and a reduction in the federal funds rate
D. an excess quantity of reserves supplied and an increase in the federal funds rate


Answer: A

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