. Until 2008, the Fed could make the market federal funds rate equal the target rate by:

A. setting the discount rate below the federal funds rate.
B. entering the federal funds market as a borrower or a lender.
C. paying higher interest on reserves.
D. mandating that all loans be transacted at the target rate.


Answer: B

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