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Arrange the following statements relating to open market operations in the correct sequence.

(A) There by resulting in an increase in money supply

(B) Central bank pays for it by giving a cheque

(C) Central bank buys a government bond in the open market

(D) This increases the total amount of reserves in the economy

Choose the correct answer from the options given below :

Solution

Correct Option: 4

Open Market Purchase sequence: First, the central bank buys a government bond in the open market (C). It pays for this by issuing a cheque (B). This cheque increases the total reserves in the economy (D). Finally, higher reserves lead to increased money supply (A). Order: C, B, D, A.

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