Quantitative Easing

question 116

Multiple Choice

Quantitative easing

• A)is an open market sale of securities by the U.S. Federal Reserve.
• B)is an open market purchase of securities by the U.S. Federal Reserve.
• C)decreases bank reserves.
• D)raises the nominal interest rate.
• E)is an open market purchase of securities by Congress.

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