Explain how these actions would affect the money supply, interest rates, spending, aggregate demand, GDP, and employment. 

The three tools the Federal Reserve Bank (The Fed) uses when conducting monetary policy are the required reserve ratio, the discount rate, and open market operations.

Explain the actions of the Fed in regard to the three tools.

  • When the required reserve ratio is increased or decreased
  • When the discount rate is increased or decreased
  • Buying or selling government securities when conducting expansionary monetary policy

Explain how these actions would affect the money supply, interest rates, spending, aggregate demand, GDP, and employment.

"Order a similar paper and get 15% discount on your first order with us
Use the following coupon
"FIRST15"

Order Now