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Which of the statements gives an accurate picture of the effect of the increase in the repo rate ?

An increase in the repo rate makes central-bank borrowing more expensive for banks. This tends to restrain bank lending and reduce the money supply.

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Which of the statements gives an accurate picture of the effect of the increase in the repo rate ?

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An increase in the repo rate makes central-bank borrowing more expensive for banks. This tends to restrain bank lending and reduce the money supply.

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