In the United States, total health care spending per person has been ________, and out-of-pocket spending on health care per person has been ________

Dealers get much of their government securities inventories

A) through direct transfers from the Treasury. B) through direct transfers from the Federal Reserve. C) bidding at competitive auctions. D) through purchases from commercial banks.

In making policies about the nation's money supply, the Federal Reserve Board

a. operates as an independent entity. b. must consult each member bank. c. must consult with Congress. d. must coordinate all activity with the White House.