In Response to the Sharp Decline in Stock Prices in October

question 72

Multiple Choice

In response to the sharp decline in stock prices in October 1987,the Federal Reserve

• A)increased interest rates,and the economy avoided a recession.
• B)increased interest rates,but the economy was unable to avoid a recession.
• C)decreased interest rates,and the economy avoided a recession.
• D)decreased interest rates,but the economy was unable to avoid a recession.

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