ECONOMICS (CBSE/UGC NET)

Detailed explanation-1: -Which of the following is true of the Federal Reserve System? It is the central bank of the United States, It is responsible for setting monetary policy, It is responsible for regulating the banking system. (All of the choices are correct.)

Detailed explanation-2: -Supervising and regulating banks and other important financial institutions to ensure the safety and soundness of the nation’s banking and financial system and to protect the credit rights of consumers. Maintaining the stability of the financial system and containing systemic risk that may arise in financial markets.

Detailed explanation-3: -The correct answer is B. Monetary policy is established by the Federal Open Market Committee. The Federal Reserve System has twelve Federal Reserve banks whereby there is one represented in each Federal Reserve districts.

Detailed explanation-4: -The Fed can increase the money supply by lowering the reserve requirements for banks, which allows them to lend more money. Conversely, by raising the banks’ reserve requirements, the Fed can decrease the size of the money supply.