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1-10B Despicable Me (monetary policy & fed)

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GE.7.2 Define and explain monetary policy and its tools. (E)
GE.7.5 Analyze how the Federal Reserve uses monetary policy to promote price stability, full employment, and economic growth. (E)
GE.6.3 Demonstrate how banks create money through the principle of fractional reserve banking.
GE.6.4 Describe the structure and functions of the Federal Reserve System. (E)
GE.6.5 Explain how interest rates act as an incentive for savers and borrowers. (E)

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GE.7.2 Define and explain monetary policy and its tools. (E) GE.7.5 Analyze how the Federal Reserve uses monetary policy to promote price stability, full employment, and economic growth. (E) GE.6.3 Demonstrate how banks create money through the principle of fractional reserve banking. GE.6.4 Describe the structure and functions of the Federal Reserve System. (E) GE.6.5 Explain how interest rates act as an incentive for savers and borrowers. (E)

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Some economists think the government shouldn't get involved in the overall economy. But other economists think that some fine-tuning done by the Fed actually prevents some of the ups and the downs of the _____ _____ .

Contains C

When interest rates are high, spending on expensive items is going to _____ , like cars and houses. Thus, high interest rates cause the Gross Domestic Product to drop.

Contains D

The _____ _____ controls the money supply. It regulates banks & controls the money supply. It can change the money supply & affect interest rates, which then affects the economy. This is monetary policy.

Contains E

An _____ _____ is the price of borrowing money. Banks charge an [same] when making a loan, in order to pay employees, rent, and expenses. This is how the bank makes money.

Contains F

The goal of contractionary monetary policy is to combat _____ . It is not to create unemployment & ruin the economy.

Contains G

Inflation is created when there's a lot of spending, but we're not _____ more, so we get higher prices. This is when the Federal Reserve uses contractionary monetary policy.

Contains I

When interest rates are high & loans are expensive, businesses invest less, produce less, and maybe go out of business. If too many do this, it leads to unemployment & a _____ .

Contains K

In order to understand monetary policy, you need to understand the role of _____ in the economy. It is not complicated.

Starts with L

People are more likely to take out loans and make expensive purchases, if the interest rate is _____ . This is because a [same] interest rate means a cheaper loan, which is easier to pay back.

Contains N

If the central bank (FED) alters the money supply in order to achieve an economic goal, this is called _____ policy.

Contains O

High interest rate means an expensive the loan, which is difficult to pay back. Thus, if interest rates are really high, then _____ _____ are going to take out loans, because they don't want to be crushed by that giant interest rate.

Contains P

How do banks bring lender & borrowers together? Citizens with excess money _____ that money into their savings account at the bank. Then the bank loans the money in that savings account to businesses & individuals who are buying something expensive.

Starts with R

Banks are an effective way to make sure trustworthy borrowers expand businesses & buys cars. However, some still believe we need more banking _____ , in order to prevent another 2008 financial crisis.

Contains S

Before loaning money to applicants, the bank assesses the _____ involved, to make sure they get their money back. If there is a lot of [same], the bank either denies the loan or charges a very high interest rate.

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The less of something you have, the more valuable it is. This explains how _____ monetary policy raises interest rates & slows the economy. When the Fed decreases money supply, it is harder to make loans, so interest rates rise & spending decreases.

Contains U

When interest rates are high & loans are expensive, businesses are going to invest less, which will cause them to _____ less, and maybe even go out of business.

Contains V

High interest rates will stop consumers from buying, but it also stops businesses in the form of _____ . Businesses will stop borrowing money to expand production, & production might even fall.

Contains W

In order to bring lenders together with _____ , we need banks. Banks are the main financial institution for making this happen. Banks keep the economy healthy.

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The more of something you have, the less valuable it is. This explains how _____ monetary policy lowers interest rates & stimulates the economy. Putting more money in the system makes it easier for banks to make loans, which lowers interest rates.

Contains Y

The _____ _____ affects interest rates & lending, which then affects the entire economy.

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