Which of the Following Is the Principal Mechanism Used by the Federal

question 32

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is the principal mechanism used by the Federal Reserve to directly alter the reserves of the banking system?

• A)Changes in the discount rate.
• B)Changes in the required reserve ratio.
• C)Open market operations.
• D)Foreign exchange operations.

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Market Price

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Price Ceiling

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Political Argument

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