If the Federal Reserve Wants to Increase the Availability of Money

question 44

Multiple Choice

If the Federal Reserve wants to increase the availability of money and credit, it can

• A) lower the discount rate.
• B) raise the reserve requirements.
• C) sell government bonds to the public.
• D) encourage banks to increase their prime lending rate.

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Definitions:

Somite-Derived Mesoderm

Somite-derived mesoderm refers to segmented tissue derived from the mesoderm layer in the embryo that contributes to the development of the skeletal, muscular, and dermal structures.

Myoblasts

Precursor cells that develop into muscle tissue.

Crest Cells

Crest cells, also known as neural crest cells, are a group of cells in vertebrate embryos that migrate to various parts of the body and differentiate into a diverse range of cell types.

Ossification

Bone formation; also called osteogenesis.