FINRA Series 7

Category - Series 7

When the Federal Reserve lowers reserve requirements, what is it attempting to do?
  1. ease credit
  2. raise interest rates
  3. counter inflation
  4. increase the rediscount rate
Explanation
Answer: A - ease credit. A lower reserve requirement permits member banks to have more money available for lending, thus ease credit.
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