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Macroeconomics — Test

Question 15 • Economics

What role does the Federal Reserve play? Choose three correct answers.

Answer
A
Regulate the banking industry
B
Give corporate loans
C
Transfers any profits to the Treasury
D
Give individual loans
E
Loan money to banks

Explanation

The Federal Reserve supervises and regulates banks, and it can lend money to banks, especially to support the financial system. After covering its expenses, it generally transfers its profits to the U.S. Treasury. It does not ordinarily make loans directly to businesses or individuals.

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