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We Use Indicators Such as (1) the Gross Domestic Product

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We use indicators such as (1) the gross domestic product (GDP), (2) the interest rate, and (3) the price indexes to measure the health of our economy.


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Repurchase Agreements

Short-term loans involving the sale of securities with an agreement to repurchase them at a set price on a future date.

Federal Funds Rate

The interest rate at which banks lend reserve balances to other depository institutions overnight, influenced by the Federal Reserve.

Reserve Requirements

Regulations set by central banks determining the minimum amount of reserves a bank must hold against deposits, a tool for monetary policy.

Overnight Loans

Short-term loans that banks borrow from each other to meet reserve requirements, which must be repaid within one business day.

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