1) which of the following describes one way the federal reserve board can boost the economy and promote economic growth?
a) the fed can raise the discount rates to inhibit borrowing
b)the fed can take money out of circulation
c) the fed can sell more bonds through open market operations
d)the fed can require that banks keep less money in their vaults

2) why does not the united states export crude oil to other nations?
a)the united states does not produce enough petroleum to meet the nation's energy needs so the export of crude oil has been banned
b)oil-rich nations refuse to enter into trade agreements that would allow them to import crude oil from the united states
c)the tariffs imposed on the export of crude oil by the federal government are too high for most american petroleum companies.
d) the cost of crude oil imported from the united states to nations around the world is too high for most countries.