Author Question: If the Federal Reserve buys government securities in open-market operations, which of the following ... (Read 101 times)

beccaep · **on:** Jul 14, 2018

If the Federal Reserve buys government securities in open-market operations, which of the following is the likely effect?
A) An increase in the overall money supply and increased economic activity
B) Less money for banks to lend customers which would lead to an economic slowdown
C) A decrease in the overall money supply and higher prices on goods and services
D) Banks being required to reserve more money, decreasing the amount they can loan to consumers
E) A rapid increase in the amount of loans consumers take which leads to increased economic activity

Question 2

In larger organizations, HRM is usually a responsibility shared by line managers and:
A) top management.
B) unions.
C) acquisition managers.
D) human resources managers.
E) orientation specialists.