The Key Difference Between Quantitative Easing and a Typical Open

question 168

Multiple Choice

The key difference between quantitative easing and a typical open market purchase is that quantitative easing:

• A) does not involve the purchase of government securities,while a typical open market purchase involves the purchase of government securities.
• B) involves short-term government securities,while a typical open market purchase involves long-term government securities.
• C) involves longer-term government securities and other securities,while a typical open market purchase involves short-term government securities.
• D) involves state and local government securities,while a typical open market purchase involves federal government securities.