Compared to Typical Open-Market Operations, When Engaging in Quantitative Easing

question 2

Multiple Choice

Compared to typical open-market operations, when engaging in quantitative easing operations conducted by the Federal Reserve between 2007 and 2011, Federal Reserve purchases tended to be _____ securities.

• A)safer and shorter-term
• B)tax-favoured and foreign
• C)smaller-denomination and higher-grade
• D)riskier and longer-term

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