Which of the Following Is NOT a Policy Tool of the Federal

question 437

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT a policy tool of the Federal Reserve System?

• A) open market operations
• B) the interest rate charged by the Fed for loans to member banks
• C) the amount of required reserves held by member banks
• D) the tax rate imposed on interest income

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Definitions:

CFCs

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Adverse Selection

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Seller Ratings

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Moral Hazard

A situation where one party is more likely to take risks because another party bears the cost of those risks, often seen in insurance and financial sectors.