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The Federal Reserve System (also the Federal Reserve; informally The Fed) is the central banking system of the United States.

Further reading

  • Griffin, Edward G. (1998). "The Creature from Jekyll Island:A second look at the Federal Reserve". American Media. ISBN 0912986212.
  • Greider, William (1987). Secrets of the Temple. Simon & Schuster. ISBN 0671675567; a book intended for lay readers explaining the structures, functions, and history of the Federal Reserve, focusing specifically on the tenure of Paul Volcker
  • Epstein, Lita & Martin, Preston (2003). The Complete Idiot's Guide to the Federal Reserve. Alpha Books. ISBN 0028643232.
  • Meyer, Lawrence H (2004). A Term at the Fed : An Insider's View. HarperBusiness. ISBN 0060542705; focuses on the period from 1996 to 2002, emphasizing Alan Greenspan's chairmanship during the Asian financial crisis, the stock market boom and the financial aftermath of the September 11 attacks
  • Rothbard, Murray N. (1994). The Case Against the Fed. Ludwig Von Mises Institute. ISBN 094546617X.
  • Who Owns and Controls the Federal Reserve? http://www.usagold.com/FederalReserve.html

~ Table of Content ~

Introduction
Background
Roles and responsibilities
Organization of the Federal Reserve
Interest rates
The Reserve Banks
Legal Status and Position in Government
Fractional-Reserve Banking
Criticism
Further reading
See also
External links

 

 

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