The Main Tools That the Fed Can Use to Alter

question 294

Multiple Choice

The main tools that the Fed can use to alter the reserves of commercial banks are the required-reserve ratio and the following, except

• A)exchange rate.
• B)discount rate.
• C)interest on reserves.
• D)open-market operations.

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