During the recent financial crisis, Fed chairman Ben Bernanke implemented quantitative easing, a procedure by which the Fed
A. lowers the reserve requirement ratio.
B. floods the markets with additional reserves it creates.
C. raises the discount rate.
D. buys government securities.
E. lowers interest rates.
Answer: B
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