The term "quantitative easing" refers to the Fed's
A)purchases of only short-term Treasury securities.
B)sales of only short-term Treasury securities.
C)purchases of various types of debt securities, including risky debt securities.
D)purchases of only commodities such as gold.

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Quantitative easing is a monetary policy used by central banks to stimulate the economy by purchasing various types of debt securities, including government bonds and sometimes riskier assets, to increase the money supply and encourage lending and investment.

The Term "Quantitative Easing" Refers to the Fed's