Which of the Following Is NOT a Difference Between Quantitative

question 17

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT a difference between quantitative easing (QE) and ordinary expansionary monetary policy?

• A) QE involves purchasing a wider range of securities than ordinary monetary policy involves.
• B) The target of QE is not always short-term interest rates, which is the target for ordinary monetary policy.
• C) QE may involve changes in government purchases and taxes that are not used in ordinary monetary policy.
• D) QE involves much larger open market purchases than ordinary monetary policy involves.

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