Between September 2007 and March 2008 There Was a Substantial

question 151

Multiple Choice

Between September 2007 and March 2008 there was a substantial reduction in the demand for housing.What action did the Fed take in response to the reduction in the demand for housing?

• A)The Federal Reserve decreased the required reserve rate.
• B)The Fed conducted open market sales of Treasury securities.
• C)The Federal Reserve cut the federal funds rate seven times.
• D)The Federal Reserve raised the discount rate by 3 percentage points.

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Definitions:

Flexibility

In a physical context, it refers to the ability of the muscles and joints to move through their full range of motion; in a metaphorical sense, it denotes adaptability or willingness to change.

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