Why Did the Fed Switch from Increasing Rates Prior to 2007

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Essay

Why did the Fed switch from increasing rates prior to 2007 to reducing interest rates in 2007 and 2008?

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Definitions:

Swallowing

The process of making food or liquid move from the mouth through the pharynx and into the esophagus for digestion.

Spina Bifida

A congenital malformation characterized by the partial closure of the spine and its surrounding membranes.

Meningitis

An inflammation of the membranes (meninges) surrounding the brain and spinal cord, typically caused by an infection.

Inflammation

The biological reaction to harm, disease, or discomfort manifesting as redness, heat, inflammation, and discomfort.