The Main Difference Between Regular Open-Market Operations and Quantitative Easing

question 91

Multiple Choice

The main difference between regular open-market operations and quantitative easing (QE) is:

• A) whether the Fed is buying or selling financial assets
• B) the type and term of the financial assets targeted.
• C) whether the Fed is trying to increase or decrease interest rates
• D) that open-market operations is conducted by the Fed, while quantitative easing is mandated by congress.

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