Maney Market し P. MALRO Ew AS ADIAS 5. When the Fed decreases the discount rate, there will be some change in each figure. Drawing your own figures to show the change and briefly explain each figure. 6. When the Fed sells government bonds, there will te some change in each figure. Drawing your own figures to show the change and briefly explain each figure. 7. Fed's selling of government bonds is a proper monetary policy against inflation. True or False

Maney Market し P. MALRO Ew AS ADIAS 5. When the Fed decreases the discount rate, there will be some change in each figure. Drawing your own figures to show the change and briefly explain each figure. 6. When the Fed sells government bonds, there will te some change in each figure. Drawing your own figures to show the change and briefly explain each figure. 7. Fed's selling of government bonds is a proper monetary policy against inflation. True or False

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