Which of the following is true about the Fed?

A. It has a lot of power to affect the inflation rate, but not the unemployment rate.
B. It cannot directly affect the economy but it can influence institutions that can affect the economy.
C. It has more power to affect the economy than any other institution.
D. It has no real power since in the long run, money is neutral.


Ans: C. It has more power to affect the economy than any other institution.

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