The Discount Rate Is the Interest

question 307

Multiple Choice

The discount rate is the interest

• A)rate at which the central banks lend to the United States Treasury.
• B)rate at which the Federal Reserve Banks lend to commercial banks and thrift institutions.
• C)yield on long-term government bonds.
• D)rate at which commercial banks and thrifts lend to the public.

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