The Fed Runs Monetary Policy by Adjusting Interest Rates Through

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Multiple Choice

The Fed runs monetary policy by adjusting interest rates through FOMCs.What does FOMC stand for?

• A)Federal Operation of Market Credit
• B)Federal Organization of Markets for Credit
• C)Federal Open Market Committee
• D)Financial Organization of Markets for Credit
• E)None of these

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