The Federal Reserve System: An Encyclopedia

by R.W. Hafer

Book Overview

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...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0313328390
• ISBN13: 9780313328398
• Release Date: July 2005
• Publisher: Greenwood
• Length: 488 Pages
• Weight: 2.70 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.5" x 7.2" x 10.3"