In Its Function of Controlling the Money Supply, the Fed

question 66

Multiple Choice

In its function of controlling the money supply, the Fed does which one of the following?

• A)Controls the money supply.
• B)Clears checks.
• C)Regulates banks.
• D)Holds gold belonging to foreign governments.
• E)All of these.

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