In Response to Already Low Interest Rates Doing Little to Stimulate

question 267

Multiple Choice

In response to already low interest rates doing little to stimulate the economy,the Fed began buying 10-year Treasury notes and certain mortgage-backed securities to keep interest rates low.This policy is known as

• A)inflation targeting.
• B)contractionary monetary policy.
• C)securities-bubble deflating.
• D)quantitative easing.

---

Definitions:

Constitutional Right

A right granted and protected by a country's constitution, often referring to basic freedoms and protections such as speech, religion, and equality before the law.

Contract Paralegals

Paralegals who work on a contract basis for law firms or corporate legal departments, rather than being full-time employees.

Public Prosecutors

Official legal officers who represent the government in prosecuting criminal offenses.

Legal Aid Offices

Organizations that provide free legal services to people who cannot afford to hire a lawyer.