Banking 14: Fed Funds Rate

How does the Fed manipulate the money supply in the United States? After reading a comic book on monetary policy and answering guided questions, your class members will participate in an interactive online simulation in which they will...

What does an examiner look for when analyzing a bank's financial condition? In addition to learning about the 5-Cs for reviewing loans and CAMELS (capital, assets, management, earnings, liquidity, and sensitivity to risk), your learners...

Going deeper into the concept of the Federal Funds Rate, this video guides viewers through the process of inter-bank lending, much like the previous video (Banking 14). Sal's easygoing approach is straightforward and enjoyable to watch.

With an actual balance sheet from the Federal Reserve (from 2007, before all of the "banking silliness" began to happen), Sal walks viewers through the Fed's assets, liabilities, and equity. Pupils will be pleased to see how the theories...

What happens when a bank outlends its reserves? Sal answers this question in a video about the discount rate, explaining that it serves as the "lender of last resort" and outlining the possible circumstances that may necessitate such a...

Can a bank issue endless loans and checking accounts without regard to the amount of money within its walls? Sal addresses this question throughout the lecture, where he introduces the concept of bank regulations - specifically reserve...

This video piece provides detail about central banking.

How do banks get money from the Federal Reserve? Follow the loan process from the Federal Reserve down to banks and finally to consumers. This is part three of five.

From the First and Second Banks of the United States to the founding of the Federal Reserve, discover how the American nation attempted to reform its financial history throughout the years.

This page provides information about the federal Open Market Committee and covers its structure, meeting schedule, minutes and current members of the FOMC.