If the target federal funds rate reaches zero the FOMC:
A) must stop purchasing securities since they cannot lower nominal rates below zero.
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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