Which of the Following Policies Could the Fed Use to Lower

question 142

Multiple Choice

Which of the following policies could the Fed use to lower the interest rate?

• A) A tax cut.
• B) Selling government securities.
• C) Raising the discount rate.
• D) Reducing the required reserve ratio.

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