To increase the money supply immediately but just slightly, the Fed would most likely
A) Buy securities on the open market
B) Lower the Discount Rate
C) Lower reserve requirements
D) Any of the above would be suitable for this purpose.

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Buying securities on the open market is a direct and immediate action that the Fed can take to slightly increase the money supply.

To Increase the Money Supply Immediately but Just Slightly, the Fed