The original intention of the Fed's role as lender of last resort was to make loans to banks that were

A) not illiquid nor insolvent.
B) illiquid, but not insolvent.
C) insolvent, but not illiquid.
D) both illiquid and insolvent.

B

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Contractionary monetary policy tends to:

A. raise U.S. prices, make exports cheaper relative to imports, and raise the value of the dollar. B. raise U.S. prices, make exports more expensive relative to imports, and lower the value of the dollar. C. lower U.S. prices, make exports cheaper relative to imports, and raise the value of the dollar. D. lower U.S. prices, make exports more expensive relative to imports, and lower the value of the dollar.

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