Which of the Following Statements About Rape Is True

question 43

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about rape is true?

• A) The rate of rape in the United States has tripled since 1990.
• B) The rate of rape in the United States has doubled since 1990.
• C) A fear of rape among U.S. women is well founded.
• D) Rape has been virtually eliminated.

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Definitions:

Federal Funds Market

The Federal Funds Market is a financial market that allows banks to borrow or lend excess reserves to each other on an overnight basis, with interest rates known as the federal funds rate.

Required Reserves

The minimum amount of funds that a bank must hold in reserve against deposit liabilities, as mandated by central banking authorities.

Open Market Sale

The selling of government bonds to the public or banks by the central bank to control the money supply.

Discount Rate

The interest rate charged by central banks on loans offered to commercial banks or the rate used to discount future cash flows to present value.