The federal funds rate is ________ of the Fed. A) a technique ...

[cnetterville]

The federal funds rate is ________ of the Fed.
 
  A) a technique
  B) a monetary policy rule
  C) the monetary policy instrument
  D) an objective
  E) a goal

Question 2

Suppose the government has a budget surplus of 2 billion. If there is no Ricardo-Barro effect, what occurs?
 
  A) The demand for loanable funds curve shifts rightward, raising the interest rate, and increasing investment.
  B) The supply of loanable funds curve shifts leftward, lowering the interest rate, and increasing investment.
  C) The demand for loanable funds curve shifts leftward, lowering the interest rate, and decreasing investment.
  D) The supply of loanable funds curve shifts leftward, raising the interest rate, and decreasing investment.
  E) The supply of loanable funds curve shifts rightward, lowering the interest rate, and increasing investment.

[ricroger]

Answer to Question 1

C

Answer to Question 2

E

[cnetterville]

Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

[ricroger]

Great answer, keep it coming