How Does the Federal Reserve Control the Money Supply by Controlling

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Essay

How does the Federal Reserve control the money supply by controlling the size of the monetary base? Note the tools of monetary policy and how each can affect the monetary base and money supply.

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Definitions:

Replacement Cost

The cost to replace an asset with another of similar function and quality at current prices.

Net Realizable Value

The estimated selling price of goods, minus the estimated cost of completion and any costs necessary to make the sale.

Retained Earnings

Profits that a company keeps or retains rather than distributing to shareholders as dividends, often used for reinvestment.

Overstated

The description of financial statements or figures that have been reported at amounts higher than is factual or realistic.