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The Federal Reserve Board: Frequently Asked Questions: Monetary Policy
URL: http://www.federalreserve.gov/generalinfo/faq/faqmpo.htm

Description:
Brief questions and answers about "monetary policy [which] refers to the actions undertaken by a central bank, such as the Federal Reserve, to influence the availability and cost of money and credit as a means of helping to promote national economic goals." Includes answers to question about the federal funds rate, the discount rate, and how the Federal Reserve maintains the stability of the U.S. financial system. From the Federal Reserve Board (FRB).

LII Topics: Banks & Credit Unions, Credit, Interest Rates, Money, Prices

Publisher:
Federal Reserve Board (FRB)

Extra Keywords
FAQ interest prime rate

LII Database Information:
Record 25708 created by Maria Brandt on 03/17/2008
Last modification on 03/17/2008
Published: 03/19/2008  
Funding agency: California State Library
LII Item ID: http://lii.org/cs/lii/view/item/25708

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