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An open market sale will
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Increase the bank reserves and money supply, and causes the federal funds rate to fall. |
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Reduce the bank reserves and money supply, and causes the federal funds rate to raise. |
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Increase the bank reserves and money supply, and causes the federal funds rate to raise. |
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Reduce the bank reserves and money supply, and causes the federal funds rate to fall. |
The correct answer is the second option i.e. option B. Reduce the bank reserves and money supply, and causes the federal funds rate to raise.
Let's understand what an open market sale does.
Open market sales