In Terms of FOMC Directives, the Federal Funds Rate Is

question 52

Multiple Choice

In terms of FOMC directives, the federal funds rate is

• A) a short-run operating target.
• B) a monetary tool.
• C) an intermediate target.
• D) a long-term target.
• E) part of open market operations.

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