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If the Target Federal Funds Rate Reaches the Lower Bound

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If the target federal funds rate reaches the lower bound the FOMC:


A) must stop purchasing securities since they cannot lower nominal rates below the lower bound.
B) would likely shift their focus to purchasing longer-term securities.
C) would likely raise the required reserve rate.
D) would likely raise the discount rate.

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