To Change the Federal Funds Rate, the Fed

question 18

Multiple Choice

To change the federal funds rate, the Fed

• A)changes the income tax rate on interest income.
• B)increases or removes money from the stock market.
• C)coordinates with banks on establishing the new rate.
• D)tells banks how much to charge.
• E)uses open market operations to change the quantity of reserves.

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