The Fed Has the Power to Increase or Decrease the Number

question 31

Multiple Choice

The Fed has the power to increase or decrease the number of dollars in the economy through the decisions of

• A)the Board of Governors.
• B)the FOMC.
• C)the regional Federal Reserve Bank presidents.
• D)the U.S.Treasury.

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