The Fed Can Decrease the Money Supply by Conducting Open-Market

question 8

Multiple Choice

The Fed can decrease the money supply by conducting open-market

• A)sales or by raising the discount rate.
• B)sales or by lowering the discount rate.
• C)purchases or by raising the discount rate.
• D)purchases or by lowering the discount rate.

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Definitions:

Business Product

Goods or services that are sold primarily to other businesses for use in production, resale, or operational purposes, rather than to the ultimate consumer.

Shopping Product

A type of product that consumers spend considerable time and effort in gathering information and comparing alternatives before making a purchase.

Discretionary Product

A product that consumers purchase based on personal preference and available income, as opposed to essential goods.

Convenience Product

Goods or services that consumers purchase frequently, immediately, and with minimal effort, such as bread, milk, or gas.