When the Fed purchases securities, the total funds of commercial banks ____ by the market value of securities purchased by the Fed. This activity initiated by the FOMC's policy directive is referred to as a(n) ____ of money supply growth.
A)increase; loosening
B)decrease; tightening
C)decrease; loosening
D)increase; tightening
E)none of the above

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When the Fed purchases securities, it injects money into the banking system, increasing the total funds of commercial banks. This is referred to as a loosening of money supply growth, as it aims to increase the money supply and stimulate economic activity.

When the Fed Purchases Securities, the Total Funds of Commercial