In Its Current Execution of Monetary Policy,the Fed Does Not

question 25

Multiple Choice

In its current execution of monetary policy,the Fed does not usually have a specific _____________ target,but rather it tries to target a specific ________________.

• A) money supply; federal funds rate
• B) federal funds rate; money supply
• C) money supply; discount rate
• D) required reserves ratio; discount rate

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Definitions:

Chemoautotroph

An organism that derives its energy from chemicals and synthesizes its own organic compounds from carbon dioxide.

Mutualism

In ecology, a symbiotic relationship in which both partners benefit from the association. Compare with parasitism and commensalism.

Photoautotroph

An organism that obtains energy from light and synthesizes organic compounds from inorganic raw materials; includes plants, algae, and some bacteria. Compare with photoheterotroph, chemoautotroph, and chemoheterotroph.

Fumigallin

A chemical compound originally discovered for its antibiotic properties, often mentioned in the context of beekeeping to treat nosema disease.