As the Fed increased its asset holdings and the volume of loans to financial institutions during the latter half of 2008,the result was
A)a vast increase in the monetary base and in the excess reserves of the commercial banking system.
B)a substantial increase in short term interest rates.
C)a sharp decrease in the monetary base,as well as a depletion of the excess reserves of the commercial banking system.
D)an increase in the volume of loans extended by commercial banks and a sharp increase in the inflation rate.

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As the Fed increased its asset holdings and loans to financial institutions, it resulted in a vast increase in the monetary base and excess reserves of the commercial banking system. This was done to increase the liquidity in the market and stabilize the financial system during the global financial crisis of 2008.

As the Fed Increased Its Asset Holdings and the Volume