The Fed Can Raise the Discount Rate When It Wants

question 14

Multiple Choice

The Fed can raise the discount rate when it wants to:

• A) decrease the money supply.
• B) increase the money supply.
• C) decrease the budget deficit.
• D) increase the budget deficit.

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