In the Context of Monetary Policy, Which of the Following

question 39

Multiple Choice

In the context of monetary policy, which of the following statements is true of the discount rate?

• A) The Fed increases it during recessions.
• B) When the Fed reduces it, interest rates on bank loans tend to fall.
• C) When the Fed increases it, banks can obtain funds at a lower cost.
• D) It is the interest rate that the Fed charges on its loans to individuals.

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