If the Fed Fears Inflation, Then the Fed

question 102

Multiple Choice

If the Fed fears inflation, then the Fed

• A) directs banks to lower the nominal interest rate.
• B) directs banks to raise the nominal interest rate.
• C) will sell government securities in the open market.
• D) will buy government securities in the open market.
• E) will increase the income tax rate on interest income.

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