The discount rate refers to the:

A. rate of interest the Fed charges for loans to individuals.
B. rate of interest the Fed charges for loans to banks.
C. lower price large institutions pay for government bonds.
D. rate of interest the Fed charges for loans to government.


Answer: B

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