The Fed Is Most Likely to Pursue

question 112

Multiple Choice

The Fed is most likely to pursue

• A)Frequent adjustment of the reserve requirement.
• B)Use of open market operations as the primary mechanism to change reserves.
• C)Numerous increases in the discount rate to tighten the money supply quickly.
• D)Frequent changes in marginal tax rates.

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