Question

Which of the following is true about the Fed?

A. it cannot directly affect the economy but it can influence institutions that can affect the economy

B. it has no real power since in the long run, money is neutral

C. it has more power to affect the economy than any other institution

D. it has a lot of power to affect the inflation rate, but not the unemployment rate

Answer 1

Answer:

C. it has more power to affect the economy than any other institution

Explanation:

The FED manages the monetary policy affecting the economy's money supply. This in turn affects interest rates directly. It also has an enormous indirect influence on economic growth (it can stimulate it or cool it), currency value, value of stock markets, unemployment (directly related to economic growth), etc.

The FED is probably the institution that influences the economy the most.