Question

The Federal Reserve S role as a lender of last resort involves lending to which of the following financially troubled institutions?
a. U.S. state governments when they run short on
b. U.S. banks that cannot borrow elsewhere
c. Governments in developing during currency crises.

Answer 1

Answer: U.S. banks that cannot borrow elsewhere

Explanation:

Lender of last resort is.a situation that occurs when the central bank in a country gives loans to the commercial banks in the country when they are going through financial difficulties.

In this scenario, The Federal Reserve S role as a lender of last resort involves lending to U.S. banks that cannot borrow elsewhere.