AnswersISP ONLY Economics S5000XXMonetary Policy: The Federal Reserve

Monetary Policy: The Federal Reserve Answers

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When the Fed adjusts its interest rate, it directly influences consumer

A
saving.
B
spending.
C
borrowing.
D
investing.
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Which statement best describes how the Fed responds to recessions?

A
It sells more securities.
B
It charges banks more interest.
C
It increases reserve requirements.
D
It increases the money supply.
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Which best describes a central bank's primary goals?

A
limiting inflation and reducing unemployment
B
reducing unemployment and maintaining cash flow
C
controlling stagflation and reducing unemployment
D
managing credit and ensuring the money supply's liquidity
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A
Federal Reserve interest
B
federal funds
C
loan interest
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In how many cities are Federal Reserve district banks located?

A
4
B
12
C
50
D
8
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Why is the Fed often referred to as a “lender of last resort,” or the last lender to turn to in a crisis?

A
It lends consumers money when other banks will not.
B
It keeps all failing banks afloat to avoid economic disruption.
C
It helps finance and stabilize central banks internationally.
D
It offers banks financial protection to keep consumers from panicking.
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Which best describes a central bank's primary role?

A
controlling inflation
B
increasing credit
C
printing money
D
creating monetary policy
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Which of these is a banking activity of the Fed?

A
printing money
B
regulating securities markets
C
storing money for banks
D
funding government programs
9

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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Which best describes what a central bank uses monetary policy to do?

A
ensure that the government has a balanced budget
B
influence financial institutions globally
C
ensure that the government is sufficiently funded
D
steer the economy away from recession and toward growth

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