The Federal Reserve has the ability to sell government securities such as U.S. Treasury bills, which
A. lowers interest rates.
B. raises interest rates.
C. puts more money into circulation.
D. changes the discount rate for its member banks.
E. Options A and C are true.
Answer: B. raises interest rates.
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