Which of the Following Instruments Is NOT Used by the Federal

question 89

Multiple Choice

Which of the following instruments is NOT used by the Federal Reserve to change the money supply?

• A)the discount rate
• B)the required reserve ratio
• C)the federal tax code
• D)open market operations

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