Explain the structure and ownership of the Federal Reserve. What are its roles?  How is it managed? How are governors appointed?  How can the Fed be the Bank of the US Government and yet be autonomous?   Can the Fed be influenced by politics?

Economics Today and Tomorrow, Student Edition
1st Edition
ISBN:9780078747663
Author:McGraw-Hill
Publisher:McGraw-Hill
Chapter15: The Federal Reserve System And Monetary Policy
Section: Chapter Questions
Problem 8AA
icon
Related questions
Question

Explain the structure and ownership of the Federal Reserve. What are its roles?  How is it managed? How are governors appointed?  How can the Fed be the Bank of the US Government and yet be autonomous?   Can the Fed be influenced by politics?  

Expert Solution
Step 1

Hey, Thank you for the question. As per our honor, code we can answer only first three sub-parts of a question. If you want remaining parts to be answered, please re-post the question with the subpart you want to be answered.

Step 2

The central banking system of the United States of America is called “The Federal Reserve System”.

Structure, Ownership and Management

Federal Reserve is not owned by anyone. It is not a private institution which makes profit. It is an independent entity within the government. It has both public and private roles and responsibilities.

steps

Step by step

Solved in 4 steps

Blurred answer
Knowledge Booster
Federal Reserve System
Learn more about
Need a deep-dive on the concept behind this application? Look no further. Learn more about this topic, economics and related others by exploring similar questions and additional content below.
Recommended textbooks for you
Economics Today and Tomorrow, Student Edition
Economics Today and Tomorrow, Student Edition
Economics
ISBN:
9780078747663
Author:
McGraw-Hill
Publisher:
Glencoe/McGraw-Hill School Pub Co
Economics (MindTap Course List)
Economics (MindTap Course List)
Economics
ISBN:
9781337617383
Author:
Roger A. Arnold
Publisher:
Cengage Learning
Macroeconomics
Macroeconomics
Economics
ISBN:
9781337617390
Author:
Roger A. Arnold
Publisher:
Cengage Learning
Survey Of Economics
Survey Of Economics
Economics
ISBN:
9781337111522
Author:
Tucker, Irvin B.
Publisher:
Cengage,
MACROECONOMICS FOR TODAY
MACROECONOMICS FOR TODAY
Economics
ISBN:
9781337613057
Author:
Tucker
Publisher:
CENGAGE L
Economics For Today
Economics For Today
Economics
ISBN:
9781337613040
Author:
Tucker
Publisher:
Cengage Learning