Teaching the New Tools of Monetary Policy
Resources for teaching the Fed's monetary policy tools in an ample-reserves framework.
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16-30 min
Open for Business: Understanding the Fed's Discount Window
OVERVIEW
The phrase “lender of last resort” is often used in describing the Federal Reserve’s role in helping ensure banks and the broader financial system have access to cash and other forms of liquidity. This reading assignment explains what the Federal Reserve's discount window is and how it helps the Fed conduct monetary policy. Print the article.
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