According to the Political Business Cycle Theory, If the Fed

question 17

Multiple Choice

According to the political business cycle theory, if the Fed wanted to see a President re-elected, prior to the election it might

• A)lower the discount rate and sell bonds.
• B)lower the discount rate and buy bonds.
• C)raise the discount rate and sell bonds.
• D)raise the discount rate and buy bonds.

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