Which statement best describes how the Fed responds to recessions?

It sells more securities.

It charges banks more interest.

It increases reserve requirements.

It increases the money supply.

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Ibrahim Anthony

25 August, 13:32

Which statement best describes how the Fed responds to recessions?

It sells more securities.

It charges banks more interest.

It increases reserve requirements.

It increases the money supply.

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Yamilet Gross · Answer 1

The answer is "It increase the money supply". The Federal Reserve has a few strategies by which to battle the subsidence. Among different measures, the Fed can raise or lower financing costs as monetary conditions require; it can offer and purchase U. S. government obligation - Treasury bills and notes - and it can stretch out money or potentially credit to different monetary establishments.

Patrick Fletcher · Answer 2

Patrick Fletcher 25 August, 17:26

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It increases the money supply.

Which statement best describes how the Fed responds to recessions?It sells more securities.It charges banks more interest.It increases reserve requirements.It increases the money supply.

Which statement best describes how the Fed responds to recessions?

It sells more securities.

It charges banks more interest.

It increases reserve requirements.

It increases the money supply.