Bundle: Macroeconomics, Loose-leaf Version, 13th + MindTap Economics, 1 term (6 months) Printed Access Card
Bundle: Macroeconomics, Loose-leaf Version, 13th + MindTap Economics, 1 term (6 months) Printed Access Card
13th Edition
ISBN: 9781337742412
Author: Roger A. Arnold
Publisher: Cengage Learning
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Chapter 13, Problem 1QP
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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 monetary policy. The Fed also performs the following functions. It controls the money supply in the economy, issues currency, provides check clearing services, holds depository reserves, supervises member banks, acts as Government’s bank, acts as lender of last resort to other banks, and conducts auction on the Government securities.

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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