The Fed Has Been Called "The Lender of Last Resort

question 51

Multiple Choice

The Fed has been called "the lender of last resort" because it

• A) is the biggest bank in the country.
• B) is the only lender to the federal government.
• C) serves as the last place to acquire loans for banks suffering cash management,or liquidity,problems.
• D) a and b
• E) all of the above

Understand the mechanisms through which trade affects national economies and global competitiveness.

Understand the basic principles of international trade and its economic effects on nations.

Identify the roles and criticisms of international trade organizations such as the World Trade Organization.

Differentiate between comparative advantage and absolute advantage in trade.

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