Principles of Macroeconomics 7th Edition

Published by South-Western College
ISBN 10: 1-28516-591-8
ISBN 13: 978-1-28516-591-2

Chapter 16 - The Monetary System - Questions For Review - Page 342: 10

Answer

The Fed cannot control the money supply perfectly they cannot control the amount of money that consumers will deposit and also the amount that banks will lend. Both of these greatly limit the Fed from absolute control of the money supply.

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