Both in present times and in the past, the Fed has used three tools to influence the money supply. Sort the below Fed actions into the following:
1. increase the money supply (Increase),
2. decrease the money supply (Decrease),
3. or not a tool available to the Fed (Not a tool).
a. The Fed raises the interest rate charged on loans to banks
b. The Fed authorizes a one time tax rebate of $1,000
c. The Fed reduces the ratio of deposits banks must hold on reserve
d. The Fed sells $200 million in mortgage-backed securities.
e. The Fed buys $100 million in short-term Treasury securities
f. The Fed sells $300 million in long-term Treasury securities.
Categories Increase Decrease Not a tool

Terry, a self-employed laboratory consultant specializing in white mice, attended a convention in paris concerning the care and feeding of white mice. the convention was held in paris since most of the white mice specialists in the world are located in france. terry's expenses were $1,600 for airfare, $400 for food, and $400 for lodging. terry spent 5 days at the convention and 3 days visiting friends. how much can she deduct for the trip?

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James has set the goal of achieving all "a"s during this year of school. which term best describes this goal