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The Federal Reserve System Has Been Characterized as "Independent Within

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The Federal Reserve System has been characterized as "independent within government." Why is Fed independence important? What might happen if the Fed were under the direct control of Congress or the president?


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Dividend Income

Income received from owning shares of a company, distributed from the company's earnings.

Shares

Financial instruments representing ownership in a corporation or asset, designed to split dividends equally among holders when profits are made.

Annual Dividend

The total dividend payment a shareholder receives from a company or investment fund in one year.

Total Dollar Return

The overall financial benefit received from an investment, considering both capital gains and income such as dividends or interest.

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