All of the following are considered benefits of free trade except a) quota reduction. b) growth of trade. c) protective tariff reduction. d) protection of domestic industries.

It is:

D) Protection of domestic industries.

Free trade does not protect domestic industries as multinational corporations tend to be more competitive with draws the market share within a market.

The federal reserve took an expansionary approach during the crisis. this was done by expanding the money supply and boosting liquidity. this can be seen in the fed's actions of lending to banks, purchasing securities, and lowering the federal funds rate in order to lower overall interest rates. the fed's goal was to increase consumer spending and overall liquidity within the system, and they pursued this by expanding the supply of liquid money.