The Three Main Monetary Policy Tools Used by the Federal

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Multiple Choice

The three main monetary policy tools used by the Federal Reserve to manage the money supply are

• A)interest rates,tax rates,and government spending.
• B)tax rates,government purchases,and government transfer payments.
• C)open market operations,discount policy,and reserve requirements.
• D)open market operations,the exchange rate of the dollar against foreign currencies,and government purchases.

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Definitions:

Benchmark

A standard or point of reference against which the performance of a security, mutual fund, or investment manager can be measured.

Management Fee

A charge paid to a company's managers for their services, often a percentage of managed assets or profits.

Net Return

The profit or loss from an investment after all expenses, including taxes, fees, and costs, have been subtracted.

Market Neutral

An investment strategy aiming to achieve returns independent of the overall market direction by simultaneously buying assets expected to rise and shorting assets expected to fall.