The discount rate is
a. the interest rate the Fed charges banks.
b. one divided by the difference between one and the reserve ratio.
c. the interest rate banks receive on reserve deposits with the Fed.
d. the interest rate that banks charge on overnight loans to other banks.
a
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A) studies showing using cellular phones can cause brain cancer B) a decrease in the price of cellular phones C) a decrease in the quantity demanded of cellular phones D) an increase in the services provided by cellular phones, such as text messaging E) an increase in the price of cellular phones
China collectivized its agriculture during the Cultural Revolution
a. True b. False
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A. A nominal value is measured in monetary units while a real value is measured in current dollars. B. A nominal value is measured in market rates while a real value is measured in terms of exchange rates. C. A nominal value is measured in units of constant purchasing power while a real value is measured in units of current purchasing power. D. A nominal value is measured in current market prices while a real value is measured in base year prices.
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How does Wanda’s strategy of being a high-quality provider take advantage of the shifts in consumer demand for healthy dog treats?