Prior to the financial crisis of 2007-2009, the Fed seldom reduced its holdings of Treasury securities. Plot

Question:

Prior to the financial crisis of 2007-2009, the Fed seldom reduced its holdings of Treasury securities. Plot for the 2007-2009 period the Fed’s Treasury holdings (FRED code: TREAST) and its total assets (FRED code: WALCL) on a weekly basis. Did the Fed’s practices change during the crisis? If so, how? (Hint: Examination of Table 17.1 will help with your response.)