Which tasks are typical for someone working in Buying and Merchandising? Select all that apply. A. analyzing a product's supply chain

B. setting up products on shelves, displays, and storage areas

C. hiring, training, and supervising workers

D. analyzing customers' needs and problems, and identifying solutions

E. arranging news media interviews

F. packing products for customers to take out
writing press releases and

G. delivering speeches to groups of people

Explain whether each of the following events increases or decreases the money supply. a. the fed buys bonds in open-market operations. b. the fed reduces the reserve requirement. c. the fed increases the interest rate it pays on reserves. d. citibank repays a loan it had previously taken from the fed. e. after a rash of pickpocketing, people decide to hold less currency. f. fearful of bank runs, bankers decide to hold more excess reserves. g. the fomc increases its target for the federal funds rate.