Which of the Following Actions by the Fed Is NOT

question 188

Multiple Choice

Which of the following actions by the Fed is NOT considered to be one of the Fed's normal monetary policy tools?

• A) buying Treasury securities
• B) lowering the federal funds rate
• C) making loans to banks at the discount rate
• D) buying mortgage-backed securities

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