How Does the Fed Acquire Its Holdings of Securities

question 50

Multiple Choice

How does the Fed acquire its holdings of securities?

• A)Through open market operations
• B)As a result of defaults by banks on discount loans
• C)As contributions by the U.S. Treasury aimed at enabling the Fed to meet its operating expenses
• D)As contributions by member banks when they first join the system

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Definitions:

Surfactant

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