Classify each of the following as either a policy instrument or an intermediate target, and explain why. The ten-year Treasury bond rate is â—» because it â—» affected by the Fed's monetary policy tools and â—» a direct effect on economic activity. Classify each of the following as either a policy instrument or an intermediate target, and explain why. The ten-year Treasury bond rate is because it tools and a direct effect on economic activity affected by the Fed's monetary policy
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