During the Christmas shopping season, the demand for money increases significantly. To offset the increase in money demand, the Fed must ________ the money supply, which will put ________ pressure on nominal interest rates.

A. increase; upward
B. decrease; upward
C. increase; downward
D. decrease; downward


Answer: C

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