In Which Part of the Business Cycle Is the Federal

question 97

Multiple Choice

In which part of the business cycle is the Federal Reserve most likely to increase the discount rate to discourage banks from borrowing?

• A) trough
• B) expansion
• C) peak
• D) recession
• E) depression

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