The Fed

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This paper offers an explanation of the Federal Reserve System, otherwise known as the Fed. The paper begins with the history of the Fed, from its establishment in 1913 following an act of congress. The paper then explains how the Fed system works, its structure, management system, goals and purpose. The paper includes an explanation of some of the common terms associated with the Fed, such as the discount rate, which can increase the monetary supply and open market operations which is the tool most often used by the Fed to affect the supply of reserves in the banking system.

From the Paper:

"The Fed consists of the seven members of the Board of Governors and twelve Federal Reserve District Banks. Adhering to the underlying philosophy of checks and balances envisaged in the US constitution, the Congress has structured the Fed to be an independent institution within the government. The Fed, although accountable to the Congress, is insulated from political pressures in its day-to-day working, reflecting the principle that "the people who control the country's money supply should be independent of the people who make the government's spending decisions." ("How is the FR Structured?")."

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