Which of the following is responsible for buying and selling government securities to influence reserves in the banking system?

A. Twelve Federal Reserve banks.
B. The Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve.
C. The Federal Open Market Committee.
D. The executive branch of government.


Answer: C

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