The Federal Reserve's Policy to "Lean Against the Wind" Means

question 44

Multiple Choice

The Federal Reserve's policy to "lean against the wind" means that

• A) when output is high, the Fed sets a high interest rate.
• B) when price levels are high, the Fed sets a low interest rate.
• C) when output is low, the Fed sets a high interest rate.
• D) when price levels are low, the Fed sets a high interest rate.

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