Laws and Government Programs Designed to Improve Widespread Social Problems

question 60

Multiple Choice

Laws and government programs designed to improve widespread social problems are known as

• A)public policies.
• B)collectivism.
• C)economic policies.
• D)socialism.

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Definitions:

Discount Rate

The interest rate set by central banks that they charge commercial banks for loans and advances, influencing monetary conditions and economic indicators like inflation and investment.

Government Securities

Financial instruments issued by a government to borrow money from investors, often with a promise to pay periodic interest and repay the principal at maturity.

Fed Regulations

Fed regulations are rules set by the Federal Reserve, the central bank of the United States, to govern the practices of financial institutions, aiming at ensuring stability and transparency in the financial system.

Cash Shortages

A situation where there is not enough cash available to meet demands.