Quantitative Easing (QE)refers To

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Multiple Choice

Quantitative easing (QE) refers to:

• A)a process similar to open-market purchases.
• B)a process similar to open-market sales.
• C)information that a central bank provides to the financial markets regarding its expected future monetary policy path.
• D)lending of reserves by the Federal Reserve to commercial banks.

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Definitions:

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