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1. Explain how each of the three tools of monetary policy may be used by the Fed to expand and to contract the money supply. Good internet sources:
[FRB on Monetary policy and monetary policy instruments:

"Monetary policy is made by the Federal Open Market Committee, which consists of the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System and the Reserve Bank presidents."
http://www.federalreserve.gov/policy.htm ]

2. By use of monetary policy how would your increase employment in the economy and GDP? List and define the problems and complications of monetary policy.

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1. Explain how each of the three tools of monetary policy may be used by the Fed to expand and to contract the money supply. Good internet sources:
[FRB on Monetary policy and monetary policy instruments:
"Monetary policy is made by the Federal Open Market Committee, which consists of the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System and the Reserve Bank presidents."
http://www.federalreserve.gov/policy.htm ]

Monetary policy is a policy regulated by country's central bank. There are three tools of monetary policy: open market operations, changes in reserve requirements, and changes in the discount rate. Fed, central bank of US can expand the money supply by:
? Reducing the discount rate
? Reduction in reserves requirements
? Purchasing the Bonds
Fed, central bank of US can ...

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