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A central bank is a financial institution that acts as a regulator of the monetary system within a country or a group of countries. Its main purpose is to manage the money supply, stabilize the economy, and promote financial stability. The Federal Reserve in the United States and the Bank of England are examples of central banks that have played important roles in their respective countries’ economic development.
The Federal Reserve, also known as the Fed, was established in 1913 as an independent central bank. It is responsible for implementing monetary policy, which is the process of managing the money supply and interest rates to achieve specific economic goals. The Fed has several tools at its disposal to achieve these goals, such as setting the target for the federal funds rate, buying and selling government securities, and acting as a lender of last resort.
One of the main goals of the Fed is to stabilize the economy and promote financial stability. This is done by managing the money supply and interest rates to keep inflation low and stable, while also promoting full employment. The Fed also acts as a lender of last resort, providing funds to banks and other financial institutions in times of crisis to prevent a financial panic.
The Bank of England, which was established in 1694,
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