Explore the Federal Reserve's History
Subprime Mortgage Crisis
The 2007-10 crisis stemmed in part from an expansion of mortgages to high-risk borrowers
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Ben S. Bernanke
Bernanke led the Fed's response to the mortgage crisis and larger disruptions to financial markets in 2007-09.
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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