Monetary Policy - End of Chapter ProblemsTher Fed creates a lower and upper bound for the federal funds rate and the incentives that drive financial institutions to movethe federal funds market to that target.a. Select the tool(s) the Fed uses to incentivize financial institutions to move the federal funds market to the targeted federalfunds rate.The Fedbuys and sells government bonds.borrows money overnight from financial institutions.Incorrectb. Select the tool(s) the Fed uses to create a lower bound for the federal funds rate.The Fedborrows money overnight from financial institutions.lends directly to banks through the discount window.Incorrectpays banks interest on excess reserves.lends directly to banks through the discount window.The Fedc. Select the tool(s) the Fed uses to create an upper bound for the federal funds rate.pays banks interest on excess reserves.lends directly to banks through the discount window.pays banks interest on excess reserves.borrows money overnight from financial institutions.

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Ther Fed creates a lower and upper bound for the federal funds rate and the incentives that drive financial institutions to move the federal funds market to that target. a. Select the tool(s) the Fed uses to incentivize financial institutions to move the federal funds market to the targeted federal funds rate. The Fed buys and sells government bonds. borrows money overnight from financial institutions. pays banks interest on excess reserves. lends directly to banks through the discount window.

Ther Fed creates a lower and upper bound for the federal funds rate and the incentives that drive financial institutions to move the federal funds market to that target. a. Select the tool(s) the Fed uses to incentivize financial institutions to move the federal funds market to the targeted federal funds rate. The Fed buys and sells government bonds. borrows money overnight from financial institutions. pays banks interest on excess reserves. lends directly to banks through the discount window.

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