A. Reserve requirements

Margin requirements

C. Balance of payments

D. Open market operations

Answer: B

Although the Fed sets margin requirements, that power is used to regulate financial markets, not to control the level of underlying business activity.

  1. How is the Federal Reserve audited?

  2. Who decides when to print money in the US?

  3. Why do some people claim the Federal Reserve is unconstitutional?

    The U.S. Constitution does not mention the need for a central bank, nor does it explicitly grant the government the power ... Read Full Answer >>
  4. How can the federal reserve increase aggregate demand?


  6. When has the United States run its largest trade deficits?

Related Articles
  1. Professionals

    Small RIAs: How to Level the Playing Field

  2. Economics

    A Look at Greece’s Messy Fiscal Policy

  3. Professionals

    What Kind of Insurance Do RIAs Need?

  4. Entrepreneurship

    Top 5 Startups That Emerged in Boston

  5. Entrepreneurship

    Top 7 Startups That Emerged in Mexico City

  6. Markets

    The Vodka Industry Keeps Growing, But Why?

    Understand what the vodka industry is and where it performs best. Learn about the growth of the industry and three reason why it continues to grow.
  7. Fundamental Analysis

    Is India the Next Emerging Markets Superstar?

  8. Markets

    How TheSkimm Works and Makes Money

    Obtain information on the popular news digest newsletter, theSkimm, and understand how email newsletter publishers generate revenues.
  9. Professionals

    The Plusses of Second Opinions for Clients

    If you are not collaborating with other professionals in your circle, you could be doing your clients a disservice.
  10. Term

    What is the Macro Environment?

  1. Cost, Insurance and Freight - CIF

  2. International Monetary Fund - IMF

    An international organization created for the purpose of standardizing ...
  3. Inflation

  4. Delivered Duty Unpaid - DDU

    A transaction in international trade where the seller is responsible ...
  5. Marginable

    Definition of "marginable."
  6. Optimal Currency Area


You May Also Like

Trading Center

You are using adblocking software

so you'll never miss a feature!