Which of the Following Is NOT a Policy Tool of the Federal

question 337

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT a policy tool of the Federal Reserve System?

• A) open market operations
• B) the tax rate imposed on interest income
• C) the interest rate charged by the Fed for loans to member banks
• D) the amount of required reserves held by member banks

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