Proponents argue that HFT aids our markets by providing incr…

Proponents argue that HFT aids our markets by providing increased ____________________.                         What is one counter-argument to this claim?  If we desire to thwart HFT, what is one legislative move that we can do to get them out of the market (i.e. not just banning them outright).  Describe what this would do.

During financial panics, the Fed operates as a _____________…

During financial panics, the Fed operates as a __________________________________________   From January 2008 to November 2008, name 4 specific things that the Fed did to satisfy such a goal and try to stabilize the banking sector/economy (i.e. think about the levers which the Fed has at their disposal to pull):