Which of the following effects is seen on the money supply and the economy when the Federal Reserve Board raises the discount rate?
A) Interest rates decrease; the money supply increases; economic activity increases.
B) Interest rates increase; the money supply decreases; economic activity slows down.
C) Banks make more loans; the money supply increases; economic activity increases.
D) People are encouraged to make major purchases,increasing economic activity.
E) The money supply increases; economic activity increases.
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