Question 6 During the financial crisis of 2007-2008, the Bank of Canada took extraordinary actions to inject
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During the financial crisis of 2007-2008, the Bank of Canada took extraordinary actions to inject liquidity into the banking system. As a result, the amount of reserves in the banking system increased significantly.
6.1 Why might the Bank choose to increase reserves in the banking system in such an economic environment?
6.2 Despite the large increase in reserves, there was not a large increase in the Canadian money supply. Can you provide an explanation?
6.3 Given your answer to [6.2], would you predict that the Bank’s action would lead to more inflation? Explain why or why not.
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Economics Principles and Policy
ISBN: 978-0538453653
12th edition
Authors: William J. Baumol, Alan S. Blinder
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