Monetary Policy: The Federal Reserve Answers

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Which statement describes how borrowers will most likely benefit when the Fed reduces reserve requirements?

A
Loan requirements will likely be relaxed.
B
Interest rates will likely decrease.
C
Housing prices will likely decrease.
D
Investment opportunities will likely improve.
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The Fed’s use of open market operations affects banks’

A
interest rates.
B
money available to lend.
C
lending practices.
D
stability.
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What is the full name of the US central bank, known as the Fed?

A
the Federal Reserve Bank
B
the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
C
the Federal Financial Institution
D
the Federal Bank

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