If Indicators Like Weak Demand and Falling Commodity Prices Caused

question 60

Multiple Choice

If indicators like weak demand and falling commodity prices caused concern about deflation (falling prices) , what could the Fed do to head off the deflationary threat?

• A) increase the reserve requirements imposed on banks
• B) buy bonds in order to expand the money supply
• C) increase the discount rate
• D) increase the national debt

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