Principles of Economics, 7th Edition

Published by South-Western College
ISBN 10: 128516587X
ISBN 13: 978-1-28516-587-5

Chapter 29 - Part X - The Monetary System - Questions for Review - Page 630: 4

Answer

The Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) sets the monetary policy. It has 7 board of governor members and 5 of the presidents of Reserve Banks. They are all appointed by the U.S. president and confirmed by the Senate and the presidents are chosen by each bank's board of directors.

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This question asks you to define the FMOC and what they are composed of and how each member is defined.
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