The federal funds rate is a better target for the Fed when
A) the link between reserves and spending is strong.
B) there is a lot of variation in the demand for reserves that isn't related to changes in spending.
C) changes in interest rates stabilize the economy.
D) bank reserves are very stable.
B
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