The Federal Reserve System : an encyclopedia / R.W. Hafer.
Alphabetically arranged entries provide detailed information regarding the central bank of the United States, discussing such topics as the Great Depression, hyperinflation, and redlining.
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| Language: | English |
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Westport, CT :
Greenwood Press,
2005.
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| Summary: | Alphabetically arranged entries provide detailed information regarding the central bank of the United States, discussing such topics as the Great Depression, hyperinflation, and redlining. "The Federal Reserve System, founded in 1913, is recognized as one of the most influential policy-making bodies in the United States. Its duties, including managing the country's monetary policy, regulating and supervising banks, and monitoring the financial system, set it apart from other government agencies. Hafer provides a comprehensive explanation of the Federal Reserve System, describing its structure and process, policies, people, and key events." "Arranged alphabetically, over 250 entries define and describe topics related to the "Fed" and United States monetary policy, including Alan Greenspan, Black Monday of 1929, Euro, Federal Reserve Act of 1913, Prime rate, and Treasury financing. Numerous appendices supplement the A-to-Z entries, providing insight into the secretive and powerful Federal Reserve Bank, the keepers of America's monetary system."--BOOK JACKET. |
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| Physical Description: | xxxii, 451 pages : illustrations ; 27 cm |
| Bibliography: | Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| ISBN: | 0313328390 9780313328398 |