Before the Financial Crisis, If the Fed Wanted to Lower

question 16

Multiple Choice

Before the financial crisis, if the Fed wanted to lower the federal funds rate, it would

• A)increase the discount rate.
• B)increase the reserve ratio.
• C)buy government securities in the open market.
• D)sell government securities in the open market.

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