All of the Following Are Tools Used by the Fed

question 52

Multiple Choice

All of the following are tools used by the Fed for setting monetary policy EXCEPT

• A) lowering the reserve requirement.
• B) authorizing a government spending sequester.
• C) lowering the discount rate.
• D) selling Treasury Securities to decrease the money supply.
• E) increasing the reserve requirement and discount rate.

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