Which Tool of Monetary Policy Does the Federal Reserve Use

question 306

Multiple Choice

Which tool of monetary policy does the Federal Reserve use most often?

• A) adjustments to long-term interest rates
• B) open-market operations
• C) changes in reserve requirements
• D) changes in the discount rate

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