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'''The Good of The Federal Reserve'''


The Fed serves beneficial to today's monetary climate because of its ability to quell inflation and reverse poor economic markets.  The Fed has control over interest rates and the amount of money available for the market.  It can buy and sell securities to help deflate or inflate the economy as it sees fit.  On their website, the Federal Reserve sets out their goals for monetary policy.  Accordingly, they are spelled out in the Federal Reserve Act, the act that originally gave them their power, which states that the board of governor's should seek to "promote effectively the goals of maximum employment, stable prices, and moderate long-term interest rates.  

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The Fed feels that their job is to keep prices stable for as long as possible because this fosters higher saving rates and investment.  This leads