The Fed Is an Active Participant in Money Markets Mainly

question 29

Multiple Choice

The Fed is an active participant in money markets mainly because of its responsibility to

• A) lower borrowing costs to encourage capital investment.
• B) control the money supply.
• C) increase the interest income of retirees holding money market instruments.
• D) assist the Securities and Exchange Commission in regulating the behavior of other money market participants.

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