-Based on the above table, an open market operation in which the Fed purchased $100,000 of government securities would

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When the Fed purchases government securities, it increases the reserves of the banking system, allowing banks to lend more. With a reserve requirement, the money supply can expand by a multiple of the initial purchase, potentially up to $1 million if the reserve requirement is 10%.

-Based on the Above Table, an Open Market Operation in Which