The Most Important Function of a Central Bank Is to

question 53

Multiple Choice

The most important function of a central bank is to

• A) set interest rates.
• B) make loans to the Federal Reserve System.
• C) hold time and demand deposits.
• D) control the quantity of money.
• E) lend out money to large corporations.

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