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The Federal Reserve System CE. 13D

The Federal Reserve System CE. 13D. Question What is the role of the Federal Reserve System?

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The Federal Reserve System

CE. 13D

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Question

•What is the role of the Federal Reserve System?

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The Federal Reserve System

• The Federal Reserve System is our nation’s central bank.

• What is the Fed? (video- http://bcove.me/owi81ohd )

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4 Tasks of the Federal Reserve System

As the central bank of the United States, the Federal Reserve System http://www.federalreserve.gov//faqs/about_12594.htm

• has the duty to maintain the value of the national currency (dollar)

• regulates banks to ensure the soundness of the banking system and the safety of deposits

• manages the amount of money in the economy to try to keep inflation low and stable

• acts as the federal government’s bank.

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Review• Explain how the Federal Reserve

System acts as the nation’s central bank.

• http://www.federalreserve.gov/kids/#fomc