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Author: Roger A. Arnold
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Chapter 13, Problem 1QP
To determine
The major responsibilities of Fed.
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The main responsibility of Fed is to control the money supply in the economy through the execution of the
Economics Concept Introduction
Fed: Fed is the central bank of the US. Its full form is the Federal Reserve Bank. They control the economy through their monetary policies.
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Economics (MindTap Course List)
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