An analyst does research about interest rate policy tools. In implementing monetary policy, which of the statements is NOT used as an interest rate policy by the U. S. Federal Reserve()
A. Bank reserve requirements.
B. The prime rate.
C. Verbal persuasion to influence how banks supply credit to businesses and consumers.
参考答案:B
解析:
美国联邦储备(U. S. Federal Reserve)的4种货币政策工具包括:贴现率,公开市场操作,存款准备金率和说服银行放松或加紧信贷政策。