In Using an Interest Rate Target

question 44

Multiple Choice

In using an interest rate target,

• A)the rate is raised if there is a desire to slow down the level of economic activity.
• B)the rate is lowered if there is a desire to speed things up.
• C)the Fed has eliminated monitoring the money aggregates.
• D)Both a and b are correct.

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