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One of the two (according to the Keynesian) reason that can create high inflation is attributed to the increased money supply where "too much money chasing too few goods" Therefore, to reduce inflation, the Federal reserve would want to DECREASE the money supply.

However, the increase in money supply can create stimulus demand and depreciate the exchange rate of the US Dollars which are considered (although questionable) beneficial to the US economy.

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What are three ways the federal reserve can affect the money supply?

It can put a reccesion or inflation.


The Federal Reserve can indirectly affect the inflation rate. true or false?

True. The Federal Reserve can influence the inflation rate primarily through its monetary policy tools, such as adjusting interest rates and altering the money supply. By raising interest rates, the Fed can reduce borrowing and spending, which can help lower inflation. Conversely, lowering interest rates can stimulate economic activity and potentially increase inflation.


The Federal Reserve wants to increase the money supply in the US. What is the Federal Reserve likely to do to accomplish this?

buy securities on the open market.


How does the federal reserve buy and sell government securities?

This is called open market operations, they do this to increase the money supply, buy buying bonds or decrease the money supply by selling. They do this to control interest rates and inflation.


Is the Federal Reserve responsible for determining the inflation rate and the unemployment rate?

The Federal Reserve does not set the inflation or unemployment rates. These rates are naturally fluctuating based on market activities. Typically, as inflation rises, unemployment decreases and vice versa (except in the case of stagflation in 1970's). The Federal Reserve DOES, however, adjust interest rates and various other rates to control the money supply in order to combat unemployment and inflation. See the "Money Supply Theory."

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What are three ways the federal reserve can affect the money supply?

It can put a reccesion or inflation.


The Federal Reserve wants to increase the money supply in the US. What is the Federal Reserve likely to do to accomplish this?

buy securities on the open market.


How does the federal reserve buy and sell government securities?

This is called open market operations, they do this to increase the money supply, buy buying bonds or decrease the money supply by selling. They do this to control interest rates and inflation.


Is the Federal Reserve responsible for determining the inflation rate and the unemployment rate?

The Federal Reserve does not set the inflation or unemployment rates. These rates are naturally fluctuating based on market activities. Typically, as inflation rises, unemployment decreases and vice versa (except in the case of stagflation in 1970's). The Federal Reserve DOES, however, adjust interest rates and various other rates to control the money supply in order to combat unemployment and inflation. See the "Money Supply Theory."


In a period of low inflation and economic recession, the federal reserve is expected to take which action?

Tightening the money supply


What is the most likely effect of the Federal Reserve lowering the discount rate on overnight loans?

The most likely effect of the Federal Reserve lowering the discount rate on overnight loans would be an increase in the money supply. an increase in the money supply


What monetary policy strategy of the Federal Reserve do these headlines?

Decreasing the money supply to slow the economy


Why did the federal reserve increase the money supply during y2k scare?

they wanted to create a bubble.


Why might the Federal Reserve influence the money supply and interest rates in the economy?

The Federal Reserve influences the money supply and interest rates in the economy to help regulate economic growth, control inflation, and stabilize the financial system. By adjusting these factors, the Federal Reserve can encourage borrowing and spending, or saving and investing, to achieve its economic goals.


How can the Federal Reserve use open-market operations to increase the money supply?

The Federal Reserve can increase the money supply through open-market operations by buying government securities from banks and other financial institutions. This injects money into the banking system, leading to an increase in the overall money supply available for lending and spending.


When the federal reserve sells government securities to the public what happens to money supply?

If the Federal Reserve is a net seller of government bonds, what happens to the: • Money supply- A reduction in the money supply will increase short-term rates. • Interest rate- To the extent that the bond markets see this continuing, it will also reduce long term rates, which are based on the market's expectations of future inflation. • Economy- it drains money from the system


When the federal reserve puts money in a banking system?

When there are liquidity problems and/or when they want to increase money supply.