To Prevent a Financial Crisis in 2008, the Fed Under

question 6

Multiple Choice

To prevent a financial crisis in 2008, the Fed under Ben Bernanke pursued a series of unorthodox policies; for example, it:

• A)expanded its role as lender of last resort.
• B)quickly reduced the federal funds rate.
• C)arranged a risky loan for the purchase of Bear Stearns.
• D)All of the Answer s are correct.

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