In 2009, QE1 Involved

question 62

Multiple Choice

In 2009, QE1 involved

• A)cutting some interest rates to below zero.
• B)the bailing out of major banks.
• C)the federal government's increased spending and tax cuts.
• D)the Fed's purchase of mortgage backed and long-term government securities.
• E)no action.

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Definitions:

Dizygotic Twins

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Genotypes

The genetic constitution of an individual organism, distinct from its observable characteristics or phenotypes.

Phenotypes

Observable characteristics or traits of an organism resulting from the interaction of its genotype with the environment.

Plasticity

A property of the brain that causes it to change through experience, drugs, or injury.