The Largest Asset Item in the Federal Reserve Banks' Consolidated

question 163

Multiple Choice

The largest asset item in the Federal Reserve Banks' consolidated balance sheet (as of February 2019) is

• A) loans to commercial banks.
• B) Federal Reserve notes.
• C) Treasury deposits.
• D) securities.

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Definitions:

Demography

The scientific study of population.

Subsistence

refers to the means by which individuals or societies fulfill their basic needs for survival, such as food, shelter, and clothing, often through direct methods like farming, hunting, or gathering.

Natural Resources

Materials or substances that occur in nature and can be used for economic gain, such as minerals, forests, water, and fertile land.

Birthrate

The number of live births per 1,000 people in a population over a specified period, often used as an indicator of demographic trends.