In the Context of Monetary Policy, Which of the Following

Multiple Choice

In the context of monetary policy, which of the following statements is true of the discount rate?

A) The Fed increases it during recessions.
B) When the cost of acquiring funds from the Fed is low, interest rates on bank loans tend to fall.
C) When the Fed increases it, banks can obtain funds at a lower cost.
D) It is the interest rate that the Fed charges on its loans to individuals.