The Financial Panic and Credit Freeze in Late 2008 Pointed

question 214

Multiple Choice

The financial panic and credit freeze in late 2008 pointed to the Fed's important role as a

• A) lender of last resort.
• B) creator of inflation.
• C) promoter of price stability.
• D) promoter of full employment.

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