When the Fed Buys Bonds in the Open Market, We

question 20

Multiple Choice

When the Fed buys bonds in the open market, we can expect

• A) bond prices and interest rates to fall.
• B) bond prices to rise and interest rates to fall.
• C) bond prices to fall and interest rates to rise.
• D) bond prices and interest rates to rise.

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Definitions:

Employment Rate

The percentage of the labor force that is employed, often used as a measure of economic health and labor market strength.

Government Officials

Individuals who hold positions of authority in governmental organizations and are responsible for making and implementing policy decisions.

Labor Force

The total number of people, including both the employed and unemployed, who are actively engaged in or seeking work within an economy.

Unemployment Rate

The fraction of the labor force currently without employment but searching for jobs.