How does the Federal Reserve control the money supply?

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Setting minimum reserve ratios for banks in the systemAdjusting the interest rate charged to member banksConducting open market operations by trading government bondsAll of the above methods

Explanation

The Federal Reserve influences the money supply through several tools: by setting minimum reserve requirements for banks, modifying the discount rate it charges member banks, and buying or selling government securities. Therefore, all these approaches are used collectively.