In the United States and in virtually every other country, the printing of money is
A. limited by the supplies of gold and silver the central bank holds in reserve.
B. strictly a government monopoly.
C. open to the free market so that different monies can compete for acceptance with one another.
D. a privilege that is allowed only to banks that are members of the Federal Reserve System.
Answer: B
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A) 1/2 B) 2 C) 100 D) 200
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