An expansionary monetary policy affects aggregate demand
Select one:
a. indirectly, by increasing interest rates and decreasing the available quantity of loans, which reduces spending.
b. directly by decreasing investments.
c. indirectly, by lowering interest rates and increasing the available quantity of loans, which stimulates spending.
d. directly, by increasing government expenditure.
Financial contagion may results in lost integrity in the entire financial system. To prevent this from happening, the Fed may
Select one:
a. consult with private deposit insurance programs to cover the losses of insolvent banks.
b. forgive banks liabilities.
c. act as the lender of last resort to decrease the money supply.
d. act as the lender of last resort to make short-term emergency loans, as needed.