The principal function of the Federal Open Market Committee is to a) determine the reserve requirement
b) purchase goods and services on the market
c) buy and sell U. S. government bonds to influence the money supply
d) monitor the amount of loans given to consumers

cognitive overload: having a lot on your mind impairs decision-making and tends to result in the simplest, but not necessarily best, option being selected.

empathy gaps: overlooking how you might feel in a different situation can result in unnecessary purchases, such as overbuying when shopping for food on an empty stomach.

optimism and overconfidence: wearing rose-tinted glasses and having unrealistic expectations about the future can affect money management and leave you unprepared for a change in circumstance.

instant gratification: seeking instant gratification drives impulsive spending and can undermine long-term planning and savings.

harmful habits: automatic or mindless behaviour can amplify a poor financial decision as it becomes a recurring event.

social norms: we are heavily influenced by the actions of others; while this can be in certain circumstances, it also contributes to the pressure to keep up with the joneses through conspicuous consumption.

answer; (a) calling people who have not shown interest in the product and asking them to buy it;

the answer is     d. in our global economy, most job growth will be in services, but manufacturing jobs will exist, too.