What Policy Decision Did Banks Want the Federal Reserve and the Treasury

question 1

Multiple Choice

What policy decision did banks want the Federal Reserve and the Treasury Department to make?

• A)a large national bailout
• B)lower interest rates
• C)higher interest rates
• D)tighter money policies

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