The Interest-Rate-Based Transmission Mechanism Assumes That the Fed Can Stimulate

question 76

Multiple Choice

The interest-rate-based transmission mechanism assumes that the Fed can stimulate investment by

• A) selling bonds.
• B) buying bonds.
• C) raising the discount rate relative to the federal funds rate.
• D) raising the required reserve ratio.

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