Which of the Following Is the Fed's Best Strategy for Dealing

question 16

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is the Fed's best strategy for dealing with demand shocks?

• A) Maintain a money supply target
• B) Decrease the money supply
• C) Maintain a passive monetary policy
• D) Neutralize the impact with an increase in the money supply
• E) Increase the interest rate.

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