How Did the Fed Respond to the Financial Crisis in 2008

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Essay

How did the Fed respond to the financial crisis in 2008? How did the federal government respond?

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Definitions:

Interchangeable Parts

Components that are made to specifications that ensure they are so nearly identical that they will fit into any assembly of the same type, enabling easy assembly and repair of manufactured goods.

Defense Plants

Factories and production facilities dedicated to manufacturing military and defense-related equipment and supplies.

World War II

A global conflict that lasted from 1939 to 1945, involving most of the world's nations and marked by significant battles, genocide, and the eventual defeat of Nazi Germany and Imperial Japan.

Wage And Price Controls

Rules established by the government that either place a ceiling on wages and prices or limit their rate of increase.