The Biggest Change in the Federal Reserve's Balance Sheet Between

question 14

Multiple Choice

The biggest change in the Federal Reserve's balance sheet between March 2007 and May 2013 was the __________ on the __________ side of the balance sheet.

• A)increase in gold; asset
• B)jump in depository institution deposits; liability
• C)increase in currency outstanding; liability
• D)decrease in repurchase agreements; asset

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Definitions:

Voltage Shift

A change in the electrical potential difference between two points, which can affect the flow of electricity in a circuit.

Excitatory Effect

A response in which a neurotransmitter increases the likelihood that a neuron will fire an action potential.

Receiving Neuron

A neuron that receives signals from other neurons through its dendrites.

Neurotransmitters

Chemical messengers that transmit signals across synapses from one neuron to another, influencing numerous bodily and mental functions.