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3 years ago

The fed can increase the federal funds rate by

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The answer is selling Treasury bills, which decreases bank reserves. The government securities that are used in open market processes are Treasury bills, notes or bonds. If the FOMC needs to grow the money supply in the economy it will acquire securities. On the other hand, if the FOMC wants to decrease the money supply, it will vend its securities.

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Cashflow statement for the year ended December 31

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