Congress Established the FOMC Because

question 79

Multiple Choice

Congress established the FOMC because

• A)a group was needed to set reserve requirements for member banks.
• B)of a lack of coordination among district banks in carrying out open market operations.
• C)Congress was attempting to expand its influence within the Federal Reserve System.
• D)a group was needed to coordinate the setting of discount rates by the district banks.

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