When Inflation Rises, the Federal Reserve Will

question 131

Multiple Choice

When inflation rises, the Federal Reserve will

• A)act to decrease interest rates.
• B)recommend that the Treasury raise interest rates.
• C)recommend that Congress raise interest rates.
• D)do nothing.
• E)act to increase interest rates.

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