The Tool Used Most Frequently by the Fed to Control

question 119

Multiple Choice

The tool used most frequently by the Fed to control the money supply is

• A)changes in the premiums charged for FDIC deposit insurance.
• B)open market operations.
• C)changes in the discount rate.
• D)changes in reserve requirements.

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