If the Federal Reserve wants to lower the federal funds rate, it should

A) increase reserve requirements.
B) announce a lower rate.
C) request a lower rate.
D) purchase government securities.

D

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Which of the following would encourage economic growth through increases in the capital stock?

A) an increase in household saving B) a decrease in the government deficit C) a change from an income tax to a consumption tax D) all of the above

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