Which of the Following Statements About Quantitative Easing (Or "QE")

question 146

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about quantitative easing (or "QE") and open-market purchase is true?

• A) QE is similar to open-market purchase in that both are aimed at reducing short-term interest rates in the economy.
• B) QE is different from open-market purchase in that QE involves not just T-bonds but also bonds issued by other government agencies and government-backed corporations.
• C) QE is done by the U.S. Treasury, whereas open-market purchase is done by the Federal Reserve System.
• D) QE has to have Congressional approval, whereas open-market purchase does not.

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