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1 FINANCE MCQS

Which instrument does the Federal Reserve use to manage money supply and interest rates?

  • Treasury notes
  • Repurchase agreements
  • Commercial payable notes
  • Commercial receivable notes
Correct Answer: B. Repurchase agreements

Detailed Explanation

The Federal Reserve uses repurchase agreements (repos) as a monetary policy tool to adjust short-term interest rates and manage the supply of money in the economy. In a repo, the Fed buys securities with an agreement to sell them back later, providing temporary liquidity to the banking system.

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