Monetary Policy, Part 1: The Fed and the Dual Mandate
Explain how the Fed adjusts a target range for the federal funds rate.
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Modules
31-45 min
The Fed's New Monetary Policy Tools
OVERVIEW
This interactive module assignment shows how the Fed uses new tools to fulfill its dual mandate of maximum employment and price stability. See how the tools have changed from open market operations to interest on reserves since 2008.
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READING Q&A
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