When the U.S.Treasury Engages in Debt Financing

question 15

Multiple Choice

When the U.S.Treasury engages in debt financing,

• A)it borrows directly from the Federal Reserve
• B)it sells some of its assets, such as federally owned land
• C)it sells securities to the public
• D)short-term interest rates automatically decrease
• E)taxes have to be increased

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