Fiscal v Monetary Policy

These decisions are determined by the U.S. Congress.

• FISCAL

• MONETARY

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Making changes to the federal funds rate is a policy tool.

• FISCAL

• MONETARY

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The buying and selling of bonds are tools of this policy.

• FISCAL

• MONETARY

Answer explanation

Increases in spending on infrastructure is part of this policy.

• FISCAL

• MONETARY

Answer explanation

Raising taxes to slow the growth of the economy.

• FISCAL

• MONETARY

Answer explanation

The discount rate gets lowered.

• FISCAL

• MONETARY

Answer explanation

Income tax rates get lowered.

• FISCAL

• MONETARY

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The reserve requirement gets raised.

• FISCAL

• MONETARY

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These decisions are determined by the Federal Reserve Board of Governors.

• FISCAL

• MONETARY

Answer explanation

U.S. Treasuries are sold on the open market.

• FISCAL

• MONETARY

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