Which of the Following Did the Fed Not Do During

question 13

Multiple Choice

Which of the following did the Fed not do during the credit crisis?

• A) purchase mortgage-backed securities
• B) purchase commercial paper
• C) reduce the targeted federal funds rate
• D) prevent depository institutions from obtaining funding through the discount window

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