Introduction to U.S. Economy - Monetary Policy Topic of White Paper From CRS
January 08, 2026
January 08, 2026
WASHINGTON, Jan. 8 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF11751) on Jan. 7, 2026, by macroeconomic policy specialist Marc Labonte:
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Introduction to U.S. Economy: Monetary Policy Topic
The Federal Reserve (Fed), the nation's central bank, is responsible for monetary policy. This In Focus explains how monetary policy works. Typically, when the Fed wants to stimulate the economy, it reduces sh . . .
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Introduction to U.S. Economy: Monetary Policy Topic
The Federal Reserve (Fed), the nation's central bank, is responsible for monetary policy. This In Focus explains how monetary policy works. Typically, when the Fed wants to stimulate the economy, it reduces sh . . .