
Understanding Monetary Policy Basics
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12th Grade
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1.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is one of the primary functions of the Federal Reserve?
Back
Regulating the money supply
2.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Which of the following is a type of monetary policy? Expansionary, Contractionary, Both A and B, None of the above
Back
Both A and B
3.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
How does the Federal Reserve influence interest rates?
Back
By setting the federal funds rate
4.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is the relationship between interest rates and inflation?
Back
Higher interest rates typically lead to lower inflation.
5.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Explain how open market operations can affect the money supply.
Back
By buying securities, the Fed increases the money supply; By selling securities, the Fed decreases the money supply.
6.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Which tool is primarily used by the Federal Reserve to control the money supply? Options: Taxation, Government spending, Currency exchange rates
Back
Open market operations
7.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Describe a scenario where the Federal Reserve might use contractionary monetary policy.
Back
To combat high inflation
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