Multiple Choice
Why did the monetary base increase rapidly during the economic crisis of 2008?
A) The Fed purchased more assets and extended more loans.
B) The Fed sold financial assets and extended fewer loans.
C) The Fed purchased more assets, but extended fewer loans.
D) The Fed sold financial assets, but extended more loans.
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