What Tool of Monetary Policy Would the Fed Most Likely

question 179

Multiple Choice

What tool of monetary policy would the Fed most likely use to increase the federal funds rate from 1 percent to 1.25 percent?

• A)Open-market operations
• B)The discount rate
• C)A change in reserve requirements
• D)Margin requirements

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