The federal funds rate is the

a. rate that banks charge for overnight loans to one another.
b. universal interest rate set by the Fed.
c. rate at which Congress increases federal spending.
d. rate at which business are taxed.
e. rate at which individuals may borrow money from federal financial institutions.

ANS: A

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