Briefly describe how the Fed would use its three main policy tools to bring inflation down. (1) The Fed should increase or decrease the benchmark rates such as Fed funds rate? Briefly explain Why. (2) The Fed should buy or sell Treasury securities? Briefly explain Why. (3) The Fed should increase or decrease the bank reserve requirement ratio? Briefly explain Why.

Briefly describe how the Fed would use its three main policy tools to bring inflation down. (1) The Fed should increase or decrease the benchmark rates such as Fed funds rate? Briefly explain Why. (2) The Fed should buy or sell Treasury securities? Briefly explain Why. (3) The Fed should increase or decrease the bank reserve requirement ratio? Briefly explain Why.

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