A reduction in the discount rate
A. Increases the cost of borrowing reserves from the Federal Reserve.
B. Discourages banks from borrowing reserves from the Fed.
C. Is consistent with a tight monetary policy.
D. Signals the Federal Reserve's desire for additional credit expansion.
Answer: D
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