The Ability of Central Banks to Influence Short-Term Interest Rates

question 31

Multiple Choice

The ability of central banks to influence short-term interest rates rests upon:

• A)Government policy
• B)Their role as lenders of last resort
• C)Their supervisory role
• D)Sales of government bonds

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