Which of the Following Characterizes the Fed's Ability to Prevent

question 214

Multiple Choice

Which of the following characterizes the Fed's ability to prevent recessions?

• A)The Fed is able to "fine tune" the economy and entirely eliminate recessions.
• B)The Fed is incapable of changing aggregate demand through its monetary policy tools.
• C)The Fed is able to keep a recession shorter and milder than it would otherwise be.
• D)The Fed is able to eliminate the business cycle and achieve absolute price stability.

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