The Interest Rate That Banks Use as a Reference Point

question 26

Multiple Choice

The interest rate that banks use as a reference point for interest rates on a wide range of loans to businesses and individuals is the

• A)discount rate.
• B)term auction rate.
• C)prime interest rate.
• D)real interest rate.

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