The Theory of Bureaucratic Behavior Suggests That the Federal Reserve

question 73

Multiple Choice

The theory of bureaucratic behavior suggests that the Federal Reserve will

• A) try to avoid a conflict with the president and Congress over increases in interest rates.
• B) try to gain regulatory power over more banks.
• C) devise clever strategies in an effort to avoid blame for poor economic performance.
• D) do all of the above.

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