What Was a Consequence of the Federal Reserve Board's 1981

question 20

Multiple Choice

What was a consequence of the Federal Reserve Board's 1981 decision to tighten the money supply?

• A) The inflation rate increased.
• B) Interest rates began a slow but steady decline.
• C) Economic activity declined and the unemployment rate increased.
• D) Federal budget deficits were brought under control.

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