To signal its intention to restrict credit availability, the Federal Reserve could

A. reduce the discount rate by ¼ of a percentage point.
B. push the discount rate below the Federal Funds rate.
C. keep the discount rate equal to the Federal Funds rate.
D. increase the discount rate.


Answer: A

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