If the Fed fears an economic downturn, it would be most likely to
a. buy additional bonds in order to reduce the federal funds rate.
b. buy additional bonds in order to increase the federal funds rate.
c. sell additional bonds in order to increase the federal funds rate.
d. sell additional bonds in order to reduce the federal funds rate.
A
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A) rely on internal funds to finance investment. B) use the stock market rather than the bond market to raise funds. C) use the bond market rather than the stock market to raise funds. D) borrow long-term rather than short-term.
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