Question

4. Which monetary policy tool serves as a ceiling for the federal funds rate?

a. Open market operations
b. Interest on reserve balances
c. Overnight reverse repurchase agreement facility
d. Discount rate

Answer 1

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d. Discount rate

Answer 2

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The monetary policy tool that serves as a ceiling for the federal funds rate is the discount rate (option d).