Explain the Fed's Three Tools of Monetary Policy and How

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Essay

Explain the Fed's three tools of monetary policy and how each is used to change the money supply. Does each tool affect the monetary base or the money multiplier?

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Definitions:

Reservation Policy

A policy pertaining to the designation of specific lands for indigenous peoples, often characterized by forced relocations and aimed at assimilating indigenous populations into mainstream society.

Cattle Ranching

The business of raising and managing cattle for meat, milk, and other products, typically conducted on large expanses of land.

Cattle Industry

A sector of agriculture focused on the raising, breeding, and marketing of cattle for meat, dairy products, and other by-products.

Railroad Expansion

The rapid growth of railroad networks in the 19th century, facilitating economic development, westward expansion, and changes in transportation across nations.