What Is the Most Direct Method the Fed Uses to Change

question 67

Multiple Choice

What is the most direct method the Fed uses to change the monetary base?

• A) open market operations
• B) changing the required reserve ratio
• C) changing the federal funds rate
• D) changing the level of discount loans

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