If the Fed Wanted to Put Downward Pressure on the FFR

question 8

Multiple Choice

If the Fed wanted to put downward pressure on the FFR, it would likely:

• A) sell government bonds to banks.
• B) purchase government bonds from banks.
• C) increase the reserve requirement.
• D) increase the discount rate.
• E) make a request to Congress to reduce government spending.

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