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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