Why Did the Monetary Base Increase Rapidly During the Economic

question 109

Multiple Choice

Why did the monetary base increase rapidly during the economic crisis of 2008?

• A) The Fed purchased more assets and extended more loans.
• B) The Fed sold financial assets and extended fewer loans.
• C) The Fed purchased more assets, but extended fewer loans.
• D) The Fed sold financial assets, but extended more loans.

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