In its conduct of open market operations, the Fed now buys and sells
A) only U.S. government securities.
B) only mortgage-backed securities issued by large investment banks.
C) a wide range of assets including the stock shares of large banks, domestic automobile manufacturers, and high-technology business firms.
D) a wide range of assets including corporate bonds and mortgage-backed securities.

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The Fed now buys and sells a wide range of assets including corporate bonds and mortgage-backed securities through its conduct of open market operations.

In Its Conduct of Open Market Operations, the Fed Now