Identify the Tool That the Fed Most Frequently Uses to Expand

question 17

Multiple Choice

Identify the tool that the Fed most frequently uses to expand and contract the money supply in the economy.

• A)Open market operations
• B)Discount rate changes
• C)Reserve requirement changes
• D)Interest rate charges

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