Asked by Mason Smith on May 25, 2024
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When the Fed purchases government bonds the money supply _____ and the federal funds rate _____.
Federal Funds Rate
The interest rate at which depository institutions lend reserve balances to other depository institutions overnight, a central tool used by the Federal Reserve in monetary policy.
Money Supply
The total amount of money available in an economy at any given time, including cash and digital balances that are readily accessible for spending.
- Comprehend the role of the Federal Reserve in controlling the money supply through operations such as the purchase and sale of government securities.
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Learning Objectives
- Comprehend the role of the Federal Reserve in controlling the money supply through operations such as the purchase and sale of government securities.