If the Federal Reserve Sets a Target Nominal Interest Rate

question 35

Multiple Choice

If the Federal Reserve sets a target nominal interest rate, it can:

• A) independently set a target money supply.
• B) only set a money supply target that is consistent with the target nominal interest rate target.
• C) achieve this target with any arbitrary supply of money.
• D) shift the money demand curve to the right.

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