(a) Suppose the Fed purchases $100 million of bonds from a primary dealer. Show the changes that occur in balance sheet items by using T-accounts the consequences of this transaction starting from the initial balance sheet position for:
I. Banking system
II. Federal reserve
(b) Suppose the Fed conducts an open market sale of $100 million of bonds to a primary dealer, show the balance sheet for Federal Reserve.
(c) During the Christmas season, the public wants to hold more currency to buy gifts and so withdraws $100 million in cash, show the effect on the T-account:
I. Non- public bank
II. Banking system
III. Federal reserve
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