Which of the following statements is true? O The Fed has chosen the interest rate as its target instead of the money supply. O The Fed could simultaneously choose an interest rate and the money supply as its monetary policy targets. O The only monetary policy target the Fed can choose is the interest rate. The Fed can not choose the money supply or the interest rate as both are determined by market equilibrium.

Which of the following statements is true? O The Fed has chosen the interest rate as its target instead of the money supply. O The Fed could simultaneously choose an interest rate and the money supply as its monetary policy targets. O The only monetary policy target the Fed can choose is the interest rate. The Fed can not choose the money supply or the interest rate as both are determined by market equilibrium.

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Chapter34: The Influence Of Monetary And Fiscal Policy On Aggregate Demand

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