FINRA Series-7 Question Answer
If the Federal Reserve wished to ease credit, which of the following steps would it take?
raise the discount rate
purchase securities in the open market
lower reserve requirements
both B and C
both B and C. Buying in the open market injects funds into the economy. Lowering reserve requirements provides banks with more funds for lending.
TESTED 05 Feb 2026
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