Which of the Following Is True

question 64

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is true?

• A)The Fed's new openness has led to more direct control over the fed funds rate and a smaller volume of open market operation necessary to hit the targeted fed funds rate.
• B)Expectations of market participants cause the fed funds rate to move in the desired direction before the Fed even intervenes.
• C)With the new Fed openness, time lags in the monetary policy process have been reduced.
• D)All of the above are true.

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