The Fed Does Not Tightly Control the Monetary Base Because

question 150

Multiple Choice

The Fed does not tightly control the monetary base because it does not completely control

• A) open market purchases.
• B) open market sales.
• C) borrowed reserves.
• D) the discount rate.

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