The Federal Reserve Banks sell government securities to the public. As a result, the checkable deposits

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When the Federal Reserve Banks sell government securities to the public, the buyers pay for these securities with checks drawn on their bank accounts. This leads to a decrease in the checkable deposits and reserves of commercial banks, as the funds used to purchase the securities are transferred from the banks to the Federal Reserve.

The Federal Reserve Banks Sell Government Securities to the Public