A Central Bank Which Sets the Short-Term Rate of Interest

question 38

Multiple Choice

A central bank which sets the short-term rate of interest must:

• A)Buy treasury bills
• B)Meet the resulting demand for reserves
• C)Sell government bonds
• D)Change the reserve ratios

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