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Money Mondays: Monetary Policy

Posted on November 10, 2014 by Amanda Howell

A few weeks ago we talked about the roles of the Federal Reserve, one of which is to develop monetary policy. This is managed by the Federal Open Market Committee, also known as the FOMC. The FOMC “[determines] the size … Continue reading →

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Money Mondays: The Federal Reserve

Posted on October 27, 2014 by Amanda Howell

The Federal Reserve, also called the Fed, is the central banking system in the United States. The Fed is responsible for printing national currency, issuing savings bonds and Treasury bills, regulating domestic and foreign member banks, and engaging in monetary … Continue reading →

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Money Mondays: The Economy

Posted on September 15, 2014 by Amanda Howell

If you ever listen to the news, even accidentally, odds are you’ve heard someone talking about the economy. You’ll hear words like inflation and GDP and monetary policy, but if you’re not studying business or economics it might all sound … Continue reading →

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