Which of the Following Tools of Monetary Policy Is Used

question 274

Multiple Choice

Which of the following tools of monetary policy is used least often?

• A)open market operations
• B)setting the required reserve ratio
• C)setting the discount rate
• D)acting as a lender of last resort

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