For each of the following monetary policy tools: A. The BSP buys securities in the open market. B. The BSP sells foreign exchange current C. The BSP increases the reserve requirement ratio. D. The BSP applies its moral suasion ability requesting commercial banks to lower down interest rates. E. The government decided to deposit funds at the BSP. State the effect to the economy (i.e., effect only on the economy’s production and spending).

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For each of the following monetary policy tools:
A. The BSP buys securities in the open market.
B. The BSP sells foreign exchange current
C. The BSP increases the reserve requirement ratio.
D. The BSP applies its moral suasion ability requesting commercial banks to lower
down interest rates.
E. The government decided to deposit funds at the BSP.

State the effect to the economy (i.e., effect only on the economy’s production and
spending).

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