Which of the following is the tool used most frequently by the Fed?

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Open market operations refer to the buying and selling of government securities in the open market by the Federal Reserve. This is the tool most frequently used by the Fed to adjust the supply of money in the economy and influence interest rates. The reserve requirement and discount rate are also tools used by the Fed, but they are not used as frequently as open market operations.

Which of the Following Is the Tool Used Most Frequently