In the context of open market operations, when inflation is a concern, the Fedsellssecurities to buyers who write checks to the Fed to pay for securities they bought, and the Fed withdraws these funds from banks. With fewer funds, _____.
A. credit becomes tighter
B. banks increase the number of loans they make
C. banks offer subprime mortgage loans
D. the inflationary pressures in the economy heat up
Answer: A
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a. the leader and what he or she does in relation to followers b. how followers choose and interact with leaders c. exchanges d. the political savvy of leaders
________ is an ethical theory where a person adheres to rules or commands that are from an outside source, like a book or a central figure
A) Ethical fundamentalism B) Utilitarianism C) Ethical relativism D) Rawls's social justice theory
The laborers at Lillon Fabrics are paid on a daily-wage basis. When the employee union announces a strike that involves cessation of work, one of the employees, Lina, is hesitant to participate, as it would mean her employer withholding her pay
Which of the following is true of this case? A) Lina must participate in the strike as participation in all union activities is mandatory for the employees. B) Lina need not participate in the strike. C) Lina's employer is obligated to pay her even if she ceases to work and join the strike. D) Lina must find a replacement employee before joining the strike.
Joaquin will use the three-step writing plan for his claim message. In the body of the message, Joaquin will A) assume the company understands his request without explanation
B) use emotional language to show how upset he is about the situation. C) assume the company purposely tries to cheat its customers. D) identify enclosed copies of all pertinent documents.