The Federal Reserve Board (The Fed)examines the Relevant Economic Data

The Federal Reserve Board (the Fed) examines the relevant economic data and makes a judgment about the present and future state of the economy in order to set interest rates.If economic activity seems to be slowing down,the Fed might decide to lower interest rates as a means for stimulating economic growth.If the economy seems to be growing too fast and the inflation rate is increasing,it might choose to raise interest rates.Lowering or raising interest rates,in and of itself,is neither good nor bad;the rightness of the act depends on the consequences.This action is consistent with the ________.

A) utilitarian standard
B) golden rule
C) virtue standard
D) deontological principle
E) Kantian principle