Between January and November of 2001, the FOMC Reduced the Target

question 30

Multiple Choice

Between January and November of 2001, the FOMC reduced the target federal funds rate from 6½ to 1¾.A reason for this was that the FOMC:

• A)Was acting preemptively
• B)Feared over stimulating the economy
• C)Was taking a wait and see approach to previous cuts
• D)Was feeling political pressure to act

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