Which of the Following Is True Regarding the Reserve Requirements

question 16

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is true regarding the reserve requirements?

• A) The Fed changes them frequently because they are a power monetary policy tool.
• B) The Fed does not change them much at all because taxation is a more impactful monetary policy tool.
• C) The Fed changes them frequently because doing so simplifies banking operations.
• D) The Fed does not change them much at all because doing so would make banking operations difficult.

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Definitions:

Cognitive Dissonance

The mental discomfort experienced by an individual who holds two or more contradictory beliefs, ideas, or values at the same time.

Structural Change

Major shifts or alterations in the organizational, economic, or social framework of an entity or society.

Distrust

The lack of confidence in the reliability, truth, or capability of someone or something, leading to skepticism and suspicion.

Logical Incrementalism

A strategic management approach that involves making decisions step-by-step based on logic and data, rather than through comprehensive planning or radical changes.