Using the traditional tools of monetary policy, the Federal Reserve has direct control over ________ and through that an ability to impact ________.

A. monetary base; short-term interest rates
B. long-term interest rates; mortgage rates
C. unemployment; inflation
D. mortgage rates; real GDP


Answer: A

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