What's all the Yellen About? Monetary Policy and the Federal Reserve: Crash Course Economics

The video discusses monetary policy, focusing on the role of central banks like the Federal Reserve in regulating the economy through interest rates and money supply. It highlights Janet Yellen's influence and provides examples of expansionary and contractionary policies. The video explains mechanisms like reserve requirements, discount rates, and open market operations. It also covers quantitative easing and its impact on inflation, comparing monetary and fiscal policies in economic management.

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