In Plain English: Making Sense of the Federal Reserve

An overview of the Federal Reserve to help make sense of the complex, yet effective, System.  Learn the three main responsibilities -- conducting monetary policy, supervising banks, and providing financial services.  And, how through the combined efforts of the Board of Governors, the Reserve Banks, and the FOMC, the Federal Reserve System is in a strong position to make monetary policy, provide a safe banking system, and contribute to an effective payments system, all of which contribute to a healthy economy.