By Purchasing Large Amounts of Mortgage-Backed Securities (MBS) in 2009

question 23

Multiple Choice

By purchasing large amounts of mortgage-backed securities (MBS) in 2009, the Federal Reserve's goal was to

• A)raise the price of MBS and raise their yields.
• B)raise the price of MBS and lower their yields.
• C)lower the price of MBS and raise their yields.
• D)lower the price of MBS and lower their yields.

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Definitions:

Ageism

Prejudice and discrimination against elderly people.

Elderly People

Individuals in society who are considered to be of an advanced age, often categorized as being 65 years or older.

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Unjust or prejudicial treatment of different categories of people, especially on the grounds of race, age, or sex.

Young Society

A population characterized by a significant proportion of young individuals, often indicating high fertility rates and potential for rapid growth.