Between May 2004 and May 2006, the Fed ________ Its

question 77

Multiple Choice

Between May 2004 and May 2006, the Fed ________ its interest rate ________.

• A) raised; from 1.25 percent to 5.25 percent
• B) lowered; from 5.25 percent to 0 percent
• C) kept; fixed at 3.25 percent
• D) lowered; from 6.5 percent to 1 percent
• E) The Fed does not control interest rates.

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