Which of the Following Monetary Policy Tools Is More Effective

question 36

Multiple Choice

Which of the following monetary policy tools is more effective when the economy faces the interest rate zero-lower-bound problem?

• A)open market operation
• B)discount policy
• C)required reserve ratio
• D)the Fed's liquidity provision

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