Which of the Following Would Be Classified as Intermediate Targets

question 79

Multiple Choice

Which of the following would be classified as intermediate targets for U.S.monetary policy?

• A)M2 but not M1
• B)The federal funds rate
• C)M1 and M2
• D)M1 but not M2

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