If the Fed sells government bonds on the open market, which of the following is likely to occur?
A. The money supply will expand.
B. The market rate of interest on government bonds will increase.
C. The market rate of interest on corporate bonds will decrease.
D. The amount of investment spending will increase.
B. The market rate of interest on government bonds will increase.
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