FED101 - System Functions and Objectives Quiz
Which of the following is not a primary economic goal supported by Federal Reserve policy?
high employment
balance in international accounts
economic growth
stable prices
rising wage rates
What is the most important function of the Federal Reserve System?
influencing the supply of money and credit
regulating and supervising financial institutions
serving as banker and fiscal agency for the government
supplying payments services to the public through depository institutions
Who has a checking account with the Federal Reserve?
The Fed's Board of Governors
The U.S. Treasury
The Member Banks
The FOMC
Why are the Federal Reserve Banks considered banker's banks?
The Fed only makes loans to people who own stock in banks.
The Fed provides services to commercial banks and other depository institutions.
The Fed is the government's bank.
People who work at the Fed keep their savings in the vault.