According to the interest-rate-based monetary policy transmission mechanism

A. a decrease in the required reserve ratio will lower interest rates.
B. an increase in the required reserve ratio will not affect interest rates.
C. a decrease in the required reserve ratio will not affect interest rates.
D. an increase in the required reserve ratio will lower interest rates.


Answer: A

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