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1 Problems, Policy, and The Fed
Unit 8: Economics 2 Problems, Policy, and The Fed

2 Problems & Resolutions

3 Monetary & Fiscal Policy
Monetary policy – policy that controls the $ supply; changes in $ supply to stabilize prices, employment & econ growth Controlled by the Federal Reserve “The Fed” Fiscal Policy – changes in govt spending or taxes to help stabilize & grown the economy Controlled by the federal govt

4 The Federal Reserve System
Called the Fed – set up 1913/14 Created to stop bank failures due to running out of money & regulate banks banks must keep certain amt of $ in reserve US divided into 12 federal districts w/ Federal Reserve bank in each Fed banks work only with govt & other banks

5 The Federal Reserve System
Purpose – government banking & control nation’s $ supply 7-member board of governors in D.C. Appointed by president / approved by Senate Serves 14 years

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