The Fed's Most Important and Most Frequently Used Tool of Monetary

question 131

Multiple Choice

The Fed's most important and most frequently used tool of monetary policy is

• A) moral suasion.
• B) open-market operations.
• C) changes in the discount rate.
• D) changes in required reserve ratios.

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Definitions:

Net Gain

The difference between the selling price of an asset and its purchase price, after adjusting for costs, taxes, and other expenses.

Ratio

A numerical relationship showcasing how many times one number can include or fit into another.

Proportion

A mathematical concept that denotes a part, share, or number considered in comparative relation to a whole.

Dow Jones Industrial Index

A stock market index that measures the stock performance of 30 large companies listed on stock exchanges in the United States.