Question

Inflation is skyrocketing, and prices are out of control. What are banks most likely to ask the Federal Reserve to do with regards to government bonds and reserve requirements? Be sure to explain why.

Answer 1

Answer:

The banks are most likely to ask the Fed’s to raise interest rates, sell bonds on the open market, and raise the reserve ratio in order to decrease inflation. So, there will be less money in the hands of the people and less spending, over all.

Explanation:

Answer 2

If inflation is running high, the Fed will raise interest rates, sell bonds on the open market, and raise the reserve ratio (if it comes to that. It rarelyever does). Raising interest rates makes money "more rare". Selling bonds decreases the reserves of banks, which decreases their lending capabilities (again, making money more rare). The reserve ration is the "nuclear option" of monetary policy. I hope this would help