If the Interest Rate Is Below the Fed's Target,the Fed

question 133

Multiple Choice

If the interest rate is below the Fed's target,the Fed would

• A)buy bonds to increase the money supply.
• B)buy bonds to decrease the money supply.
• C)sell bonds to increase the money supply.
• D)sell bonds to decrease the money supply.

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Definitions:

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