The Fed's goal of interest rate stability:

a. was formally abandoned in 1998.

b. is motivated by political pressure as well as by a desire for a stable saving and investment environment.

c. is undermined by actions the Fed takes to further its goal of stability in financial markets and institutions.

d. is undermined by actions the Fed takes to further its goal of price stability.

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Isla Price

25 October, 19:56

The Fed's goal of interest rate stability:

a. was formally abandoned in 1998.

b. is motivated by political pressure as well as by a desire for a stable saving and investment environment.

c. is undermined by actions the Fed takes to further its goal of stability in financial markets and institutions.

d. is undermined by actions the Fed takes to further its goal of price stability.

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Matthew Simpson · Answer 1

The correct answer is option b: Is motivated by political pressure as well as by desire for a stable saving and investment environment.

Explanation:

The Feds goal is the best interest of the country so they have to be on top of all the situations that may affect the stability of it and can become a problem on the long run. They have the responsability to act on the interest of the people and is normally motivated agenda by the politicians in charge.