Which Statement Is True

question 314

Multiple Choice

Which statement is true?

• A)Open market operations are seldom conducted any more.
• B)The basic way the Fed controls the money supply is by manipulating the discount rate.
• C)During periods of severe recession,the Fed tries to push up interest rates.
• D)During periods of severe inflation,the Fed tries to push up interest rates.

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