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Which best describes what a central bank uses monetary policy to do?

ensure that the government has a balanced budget
influence financial institutions globally
ensure that the government is sufficiently funded
steer the economy away from recession and toward growth

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steer the economy away from recession and toward growth

Monetary policy (adjusting interest rates, reserve requirements, open-market operations) is used by central banks to stabilize inflation, support employment, and smooth economic cycles — e.g., stimulate growth during recessions or cool an overheating economy. The other choices describe fiscal policy (government budgets) or are not primary central bank goals.