The Main Purpose of the Fed Is to

question 133

Multiple Choice

The main purpose of the Fed is to

• A) serve as the bankers' bank for member banks.
• B) regulate interest rates.
• C) print Federal Reserve Notes.
• D) regulate financial institutions.
• E) maintain the proper functioning of our money system.

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