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The Federal Reserve In Action

What is the Fed?  Central bank of the United States  Established in 1913  Purpose is to ensure a stable economy for the nation

Federal Reserve System  Independent entity within the government  Has both public and private aspects  Its decisions do not have to be ratified by the President and it doesn’t receive funding from congress  Income comes from interest on US government bonds purchases on the open market.

Roles & Responsibilities  Conduct the nation’s monetary policy  Supervise and regulate banking institutions  Operate a nationwide payments system

Federal Reserve System Structure  Board of Governors  12 Reserve Banks  Federal Open Market Committee

Board of Governors  Seven members Appointed by the president Confirmed by the Senate Serve staggered 14-year terms  Work includes: Analyzing economic developments Supervising and regulating the operations of Federal Reserve Banks Exercising responsibility in the nation’s payments system

Board of Governors (cont’d)  Work includes (cont’d): Administering consumer credit protection laws Authorizing changes in banks’ reserve requirements Supervising Fed member banks and other financial entities Authorizing changes in the Fed’s discount rate

Where is my Fed?

Federal Reserve Banks  Operate a nationwide payments system  Distribute the nation’s currency and coin  Supervise and regulate member banks and bank holding companies  Serve as banker for the U.S. Treasury  Contribute to monetary policymaking through Bank presidents’ participation in the FOMC

Financial Services  Supply currency and coin to banking institutions  Clear more than one-third of nation’s checks  Transfer funds electronically  Holding of reserves  Serve as bank for the U.S. Treasury

Research  Gather, analyze and disseminate economic data  Focus on all aspects of the economy (regional to international levels)  Analyze regional and national markets and economic data  Design and test econometric models used to produce hard data that factor into policymaking decisions

Monetary Policy  Policy changes affect the nation’s supply of money and credit. Reserve requirements Interest rates Buying US Treasury  Actions have real short- and long-term effects on the economy.

Goals of Monetary Policy Stable Prices Sustainable Economic Growth Full Employment

Key Tools of Monetary Policy  Discount Rate The interest rate charged by the Federal Reserve to banks that borrow on a short-term (usually overnight) basis  Reserve Requirements The amount of money banks must keep on reserve at the Fed  Open Market Operations Buying and selling Treasury securities between the Fed and selected financial institutions in the open market Most important tool; directed by the FOMC

Effects of Low Interest Rates  Generally, low interest rates stimulate the economy because there is more money available to lend. Consumers buy cars and houses. Businesses expand, buy equipment, etc.  Why does the Fed lower interest rates? If inflation is in check, lower rates stimulate economic activity, thus boosting economic growth.

Effects of High Interest Rates  The Fed raises interest rates as an effective way to fight inflation. Inflation—a sustained rise in the general price level; that is, all prices are rising together.  Consumers pay more to borrow money, dampening spending.  Businesses have difficulty borrowing; unemployment rises.

Review  What is the FED and when was it created?  What are the three main roles of the Federal Reserve System?  How many district banks are there? Where is your Fed?  What are the goals of monetary policy?  List and describe the three key tools of monetary policy.  What happens when the Fed lowers interest rates? Raises interest rates?  What is inflation? Why should it concern you?  What is the name of the Fed’s monetary policymaking body?  What is the discount rate?