When the Fed Buys and Sells Securities, the Goal Is

question 169

Multiple Choice

When the Fed buys and sells securities, the goal is to

• A) sell as many 30-year government securities as possible.
• B) increase or decrease the federal funds rate.
• C) reduce the national debt.
• D) encourage businesses to borrow more money and hire more employees.
• E) reduce taxes and encourage government spending.

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