International Flows of Funds Can Affect the Fed's Monetary Policy

question 31

Multiple Choice

International flows of funds can affect the Fed's monetary policy. For example, if there is downward pressure on U.S. interest rates that can be offset by foreign ____ of funds, the Fed may not feel compelled to use a ____ monetary policy.

• A)inflows; loose
• B)inflows; tight
• C)outflows; loose
• D)outflows; tight
• E)none of the above

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