
Exploring the Federal Reserve's Role in Interest Rates

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9th - 12th Grade
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Sophia Harris
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the primary role of the Federal Reserve in the context of interest rates?
Setting tax rates
Regulating stock market
Adjusting interest rates to influence the economy
Directly controlling inflation rates
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What does the federal funds interest rate determine?
Interest rate for government bonds
Rate at which banks lend to individuals
Rate for consumer loans
Rate at which banks lend to other banks
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How can a change in interest rates influence the stock market?
Causes fluctuations in stock prices
Reduces the number of available stocks
Stabilizes stock prices
It has no significant impact
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is expansionary monetary policy primarily used for?
To increase tax collection
To reduce the money supply
To stimulate the economy
To increase interest rates
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the consequence of contractionary monetary policy?
Higher employment rates
Reduced inflation
Increased economic growth
Increased consumer spending
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
During a recession, why does the Federal Reserve lower interest rates?
To increase government revenue
To stimulate economic activity
To increase the cost of borrowing
To reduce employment rates
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What effect does increasing interest rates have during inflation?
Increases money circulation
Decreases purchasing power
Slows down the economy
Boosts consumer spending
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