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We Need to Talk about the Federal Funds Rate

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Shifts in Federal Reserve Policy Post-Crisis

This chapter examines the Federal Reserve's shift in monetary policy in the wake of the financial crisis, focusing on the retention of powers related to interest on reserves. It highlights the implications of these changes for bank lending and questions the effectiveness of the federal funds rate in influencing the economy, especially after the pandemic.

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