QUESTIONS 33 THROUGH 44 RELATE TO ECONOMICS

36. Assume the U.S. Federal Reserve system (the Fed) has decided to lower interest rates in the

economy. To carry out this policy, the Fed will most likely:

A. sell securities.

B. buy securities.

C. increase required reserve ratios.

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