Assume that there is a 25% reserve requirement and that the Federal Reserve buys $4 billion worth of government securities. This action has the potential to increase the money supply by a maximum of ________.

A. $16 billion
B. $14 billion
C. $20 billionĀ 
D. $1 billion


Answer: A

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