If the Fed Is Concerned About a Possible Recession,it ________

question 57

Multiple Choice

If the Fed is concerned about a possible recession,it ________ the federal funds rate and,in response,long-term interest rates ________ by a ________ amount than the change in short-term rates.

• A)raises;increase;larger
• B)lowers;increase;smaller
• C)raises;decrease;larger
• D)lowers;decrease;smaller
• E)raises;increase;smaller

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