How Often Does the FOMC Issue Its Domestic Policy Directive

question 40

Multiple Choice

How often does the FOMC issue its Domestic Policy Directive?

• A)Once per year
• B)Once per month
• C)At the end of every meeting
• D)Whenever requested to do so by the House Banking Committee or the Senate Finance Committee

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