Explore the Federal Reserve's History
Great Moderation
This period of relative macroeconomic stability lasted from the mid-1980s to 2007
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Alan Greenspan
Greenspan was one of the three chairs of the Federal Reserve who served during the Great Moderation.
Learn about the people who helped shape the Federal Reserve.
PeopleThe Fed's Functions
Did you know that the Fed's responsibilities include conducting monetary policy, supervising and regulating and providing services to financial institutions?
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