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A notable action taken by the Fed during the financial crisis of 2008 was carrying out open market operations, which was intended to lower the .:Federal Funds Rate
The actions taken by the Fed have immediate positive results, despite the fact that the Federal Funds Rate reached nearly .:did not
The actions taken by the Fed have immediate positive results, despite the fact that the Federal Funds Rate reached nearly .:0%
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was an economist who led a new school of classical economics.:Smith
The concept of laissez faire refers to government intervention in the economy.:little
The theory that governments should assist in economic crises through fiscal and monetary policy can be credited to .:Keynes
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✔ littlelargeunlimited

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✔ little
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large
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unlimited
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Smith✔ KeynesHayek

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Smith
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✔ Keynes
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Hayek
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According to the Fed, what were the major problems during the financial crisis of 2008? Check all that apply.

A
The money supply became less liquid.
B
Consumer spending increased dramatically.
C
Lending and credit stopped.
D
Banks were too easily able to fulfill consumer demands for loans.
E
It was difficult for banks to receive the loans needed to have cash required to function.
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Identify the actions taken by the Fed to assist banks during the financial crisis of 2008. Check all that apply.

A
The Fed implemented new fiscal policy measures to encourage consumer spending.
B
The Fed placed a cap on the cash that individuals could receive from banks at one time.
C
The Fed bought securities to increase the money supply.
D
The Fed lowered interest rates, hoping to increase available credit.
E
The Fed carried out open market operations to stimulate growth.
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According to the Fed, what were the major problems during the financial crisis of 2008? Check all that apply.The money supply became less liquid.Consumer spending increased dramatically.Lending and credit stopped.Banks were too easily able to fulfill consumer demands for loans.It was difficult for banks to receive the loans needed to have cash required to function.

A
The money supply became less liquid.
B
Consumer spending increased dramatically.
C
Lending and credit stopped.
D
Banks were too easily able to fulfill consumer demands for loans.
E
It was difficult for banks to receive the loans needed to have cash required to function.
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Identify the actions taken by the Fed to assist banks during the financial crisis of 2008. Check all that apply.The Fed implemented new fiscal policy measures to encourage consumer spending.The Fed placed a cap on the cash that individuals could receive from banks at one time.The Fed bought securities to increase the money supply.The Fed lowered interest rates, hoping to increase available credit.The Fed carried out open market operations to stimulate growth.

A
The Fed implemented new fiscal policy measures to encourage consumer spending.
B
The Fed placed a cap on the cash that individuals could receive from banks at one time.
C
The Fed bought securities to increase the money supply.
D
The Fed lowered interest rates, hoping to increase available credit.
E
The Fed carried out open market operations to stimulate growth.
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A notable action taken by the Fed during the financial crisis of 2008 was carrying out open market operations, which was intended to lower the .:Federal Funds Rate
The actions taken by the Fed have immediate positive results, despite the fact that the Federal Funds Rate reached nearly .:did not
The actions taken by the Fed have immediate positive results, despite the fact that the Federal Funds Rate reached nearly .:0%
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Which factors did you include in your response? Check any that apply.

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the specific actions take by the Fed
B
what the Fed was attempting to do by taking these actions
C
the result of the actions taken by the Fed
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contractionary policy✔ expansionary policy

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contractionary policy
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✔ expansionary policy
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did✔ did not

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did
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✔ did not

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