The political game of accommodation ________.

The UN Conference on the Law of the Sea treaty __________

A) established rules on territorial waterways such as the Suez Canal B) has never been signed by the United States C) created a mechanism for sharing the wealth created by extracting minerals on the ocean floor D) provides a dispute resolution mechanism for territorial water conflicts

After the FOMC sets a target for the federal funds rate, how does the New York Federal Reserve Bank nudge the rate toward that target?

a. It begins the process of refinancing mortgages it holds. b. It buys or sells securities. c. It directs all nationally chartered banks to adjust their rates accordingly. d. It holds a press conference. e. It instructs Congress on drafting the appropriate funds rate bill.