The Most Important Feature of a Central Bank Is

question 49

Multiple Choice

The most important feature of a central bank is

• A)the size of the money supply it controls.
• B)its ability to set fiscal policy.
• C)its operating budget.
• D)its independence from government.
• E)its net worth.

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