What Is the Dual Mandate of the U

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Essay

What is the dual mandate of the U.S. Federal Reserve System?

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Definitions:

Sympathetic Nervous System

Part of the autonomic nervous system responsible for activating the body's fight-or-flight response during stressful situations.

Parasympathetic Nervous System

A division of the autonomic nervous system responsible for stimulating "rest-and-digest" or "feed and breed" activities when the body is at rest, promoting calming and a return to maintenance functions.

Central Nervous System

This refers to the complex system comprised of the brain and spinal cord, acting as the primary control center for processing and sending out nerve signals throughout the body.

Endocrine System

A collection of glands that produce hormones which regulate metabolism, growth and development, tissue function, sexual function, reproduction, sleep, and mood, among other things.