All of the Following Are Functions of the Federal Reserve

question 217

Multiple Choice

All of the following are functions of the Federal Reserve System EXCEPT

• A) supplying the economy with fiduciary currency.
• B) providing a system of check collection and clearing.
• C) acting as the government's fiscal agent.
• D) lending funds to risky customers denied credit by commercial banks.

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