The Intent of the Fed's Operation Twist Strategy in 2011

question 43

Multiple Choice

The intent of the Fed's operation twist strategy in 2011 and 2012 was to:

• A) increase long-term interest rates.
• B) require corporations to issue more commercial paper.
• C) require bond rating agencies to impose higher standards on their ratings.
• D) reduce long-term interest rates.

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ERP System

Enterprise Resource Planning system, a software platform used by organizations to manage day-to-day business activities such as accounting, procurement, project management, and manufacturing.

FAIS

The Financial Advisory and Intermediary Services Act, a regulation aiming to protect consumers by regulating financial service providers in certain jurisdictions.

Lack of Communication

A situation where insufficient or ineffective exchange of information leads to misunderstandings or conflicts.

Acquire Goods

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