The central bank is said to monetize the deficit when it

A. prints Federal Reserve notes to satisfy the increased demand for money.
B. sells government bonds from its own portfolio of government securities.
C. requires member banks to buy the bonds to finance the deficit.
D. purchases the bonds that the government issues.


Answer: D

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