print email comment close The Federal Reserve Board: Frequently Asked Questions: Monetary Policy URL: http://www.federalreserve.gov/generalinfo/faq/faqmpo.htm Description: Brief questions and answers about "monetary policy [which] refers to the actions undertaken by a central bank, such as the Federal Reserve, to influence the availability and cost of money and credit as a means of helping to promote national economic goals." Includes answers to question about the federal funds rate, the discount rate, and how the Federal Reserve maintains the stability of the U.S. financial system. From the Federal Reserve Board (FRB). Publisher: Federal Reserve Board (FRB) Extra Keywords FAQ interest prime rate LII Database Information: Record 25708 created by Maria Brandt on 03/17/2008 Last modification on 03/17/2008 Published: 03/19/2008   Funding agency: California State Library LII Item ID: http://lii.org/cs/lii/view/item/25708