What Do Economists Mean When They Refer to the "Size

question 113

Multiple Choice

What do economists mean when they refer to the "size" of the Fed's balance sheet?

• A)the size of the money supply it controls.
• B)its ability to set fiscal policy.
• C)its operating budget.
• D)the sum of all the assets on its balance sheet.
• E)its net worth.

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Definitions:

Numerical Value

A quantitative measurement or amount usually expressed as a number or a set of numbers.

Population Size

The total number of members in a defined population.

Symbols

Characters or glyphs that are used to represent objects, functions, or processes.

Population

The entire group of individuals or instances about whom the study is focused.