monetary policy is a deliberate attempt by the fed to regulate or stabilize the economy using the...
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MONETARY POLICYIS A DELIBERATE ATTEMPT BY THE FED
TO REGULATE OR STABILIZE THE ECONOMYUSING THE TOOLS
OF THE FEDERAL RESERVE SYSTEM
Topic: (What are we taking about?)
Monetary policy
What is Monetary policy?
An attempt by the Fed to fix the economy
How can the Fed fix the economy?
By using the tools of Monetary Policy
What are its tools? RR, DR, OMO
THE FEDERAL RESERVE’S TOOLSTO CONTROL MONETARY POLICY ARE:
RESERVE REQUIREMENT
DISCOUNT RATE
OPEN MARKET OPERATIONS
RESERVE REQUIREMENT
THIS IS THE AMOUNT OF EVERY DEPOSITTHAT REMAINS ON RESERVE
In other words; it stays in the bank; it remains “on hand.”It cannot be loaned out or borrowed.
The reserve requirement is controlled by the Fed. Only the Fed can raise it or lower it.
If the Fed raises the reserve requirement; more money stays in the bank.
If the Fed raises the reserve requirement; more money stays in the bank. If more money stays, within the confines of the bank, less is able to be
loaned!
If less money is loaned out; less money is circulating in the economy!
So, if the Fed wants less money circulated , it is because the economyis flooded with currency. There is too much in circulation…
THERE IS INFLATION!!!
(If there is inflation in the economy; the reserve requirement is raised!)
DISCOUNT RATE
The discount rate is the actual rate of interest
the Fed charges its member banks.
Member banks add on to the percent todetermine the rate of interest you will be charged.
The Fed raises or lowers the discount rate.The Fed either increases or decreases the amount
of interest it charges its member banks.
(a)If the Fed RAISES the discount rate; it makes it harder to get a loan;
(b)taking money out of the economy! (b) If the Fed LOWERS the discount rate; it makes it easier to get a loan, putting money into the economy.
If the Fed constricts the money supply (to tighten things up,) it puts money into or takes money out of
circulation?
OUT! IT CONSTRICTS THE FLOW OF THE MONEY SUPPLY.
What is happening in the economy for the Fed take this action?
INFLATION
OPEN MARKET OPERATIONS
Open Market Operations is a term used to refer to the buying or selling of securities (bonds) by the Fed on the Open Market (as
opposed to behind closed doors. )The Fed has the ability to buy or sell bonds to its member banks.
If it sells bonds to its member banks; The Fed gets …
MONEY!
The Fed then takes the money and puts it in a safe place. :O)
It has effectively taken money OUT of the economy.
This action constrict the money supply. It would make it harder to borrow money.
The Fed would take this action during….
INFLATION
SUMMARY OF RR, DR, OMO
RESERVE REQUIREMENT CAN GO UP OR DOWN
DISCOUNT RATE CAN GO UP OR DOWN
OPEN MARKET OPERATIONS ARE BOUGHT OR SOLD
DURING INFLATION : RR G DR G OMO :SELL
UP, UP, SELL…UP, UP, SELL…UP, UP, SELL
WHEN??? DURING INFLATION!!!
Reserve RequirementReserve RequirementIt goes up and down It goes up and down
During inflation we* raise it a lotDuring recession it drops like a rock
The Discount Rate works exactly the same as…
(go back to top)To the tune of “Three Blind Mice”
* “We” refers to the Fed.
WHAT ACTION WOULD THE FED TAKE DURING A RECESSION?
Action of the Fed to stop inflation MORE $ $$$
in bank; less in circulationto control
spending!)
LESS in circulation
LESS in circulation
LESS in circulation
LESS in circulation
BANKS
Action of the Fed to fight recession
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LESS $ in the bank;more in circulationto encourage spending!
BANKS
Which is it?: Inflation or Recession
Is he putting money in or taking money out of the economy?
Does it indicate more or less money in the bank?
Which is being depicted: Inflation or Recession?
2. WHAT ARE THE THREE TOOLS OF THE FED?
3. WHAT ARE THE THREE TOOLS OF THE FED AND WHAT ACTION WOULD THE FED TAKE DURING INFLATION?
4. WHAT HAPPENS TO OMO DURING INFLATION?
5. WHAT SHOULD THE FED DO TO ITS DISCOUNT RATE DURING A RECESSION?
1. WHO CONTROLS MONETARY POLICY?
Chapter 11 + 12 : EZ Quiz
RR DR OMO
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Copy the following chartin prep for the second quiz.Fill it in according to the actionsthe Fed would take during a recession or during an inflation in the followingsituations…..next slide.
1.The economy appears to be slowing down. Stock prices are depressed and the housing market is in a slump.
2. Prices are skyrocketing. Tulips have quadrupled in price. Speculation in the market is rampant. 3. Unemployment has risen to an all-time high. Banks are defaulting and the stock market has been negatively impacted.
Monetary Policy Quiz 2