Which Policy Tool Allows the Federal Reserve the Greatest Control

question 68

Multiple Choice

Which policy tool allows the Federal Reserve the greatest control over monetary policy?

• A)the discount rate
• B)open market operations
• C)the reserve requirement
• D)lender of last resort

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