At Present, Most U

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At present, most U.S. jails are in good financial and physical shape; in fact, many offer better treatment and programs than most U.S. prisons.

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Definitions:

Currency

A system of money in general use in a particular country for the exchange of goods and services.

Federal Reserve

The Federal Reserve, often referred to as "the Fed," is the central banking system of the United States, responsible for setting monetary policy, regulating banks, maintaining financial stability, and providing banking services to governmental agencies.

Reserve Ratio

The reserve ratio is the fraction of deposits that regulators require a bank to hold in reserve and not lend out. This is a tool used by central banks to control the money supply.

Goldsmith

A craftsman who makes jewelry, utensils, and various art pieces out of gold, and historically also dealt in gold, silver, and banking activities.