Suppose That the Federal Reserve Is Concerned About the Effects

question 359

Multiple Choice

Suppose that the Federal reserve is concerned about the effects of rising stock prices on the economy. What could it do?

• A)buy bonds to raise the interest rate
• B)Buy bonds to lower the interest rate
• C)sell bonds to raise the interest rate.
• D)Sell bonds to raise the interest rate

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