One of the Duties of the Fed Is To

question 198

Multiple Choice

One of the duties of the Fed is to:

• A)change the demand for money.
• B)set the market interest rate.
• C)offer financial advising to the government.
• D)offer financial advising to the public.

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Definitions:

Cumulative Unrecognized Loss

Losses that have not been realized through a transaction and are not reflected in financial statements, often relating to investments or assets held.

Amortization

The gradual reduction of a debt or the spreading out of capital expenses for intangible assets over a period.

Plan Asset Value

The market value of assets that are held within a pension or retirement plan.

Discount Rate

The interest rate used in discounted cash flow analysis to determine the present value of future cash flows or in determining the interest rate charged to financial institutions for loans from the Federal Reserve.