Conversations with the Fed: The Federal Reserve Act

Why was the Federal Reserve formed 100 years ago? Are you curious about the evolution of the Fed’s roles and responsibilities over time? Ever wonder how the Federal Reserve Bank cities were chosen? What exactly does the Federal Reserve Act say about the Fed’s roles in areas like monetary policy, discount window lending, and banking … Continue reading Conversations with the Fed: The Federal Reserve Act

Economic Lowdown Podcasts

The Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis offers a podcast series for high school students. The videos discuss economics, banking, and monetary policy and how they affect the everyday choices students make. http://www.stlouisfed.org/education_resources/economic-lowdown-podcast-series