Banks have historically used the discount window:

A. sparingly, until the financial crisis of 2008.
B. often, until the financial crisis of 2008.
C. sparingly during recessions, and often during booms.
D. often during recessions, and sparingly during booms.


A. sparingly, until the financial crisis of 2008.

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