How Does the Federal Reserve Work?
People call it the dual mandate because the third goal tends to follow from the first two; the committee aims for inflation of 2 percent a year.
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1.What three goals does the law name for the Fed?
People call it the dual mandate because the third goal tends to follow from the first two; the committee aims for inflation of 2 percent a year.
2.How many voting members does the FOMC have?
Seven governors, the head of the New York Fed and four rotating regional presidents.
3.What is the federal funds rate?
The Fed sets a target for it; it does not set your mortgage or savings rate.
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- Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System, Monetary Policy: What Are Its Goals? How Does It Work?
- Board of Governors, Structure of the Federal Reserve System
- Board of Governors, Open Market Operations
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