How the Federal Reserve Works, Part 3

Why was there a lack of confidence in the money and banking system of the early United States government? What historical events led to the establishment of the Federal Reserve System? Here you'll find reading materials and worksheets to...

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...

With bright, simple diagrams, Sal explains the role of the Federal Reserve in determining lending rates between banks. He also discusses open market operations and the way the Fed connects to Congress and the U.S. Government.

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...

Taking viewers through the creation of a reserve bank (Federal Reserve), Sal introduces the idea of government involvement in modern banking. He also explains the government's obligation to cover reserves and why bonds issued by the...

Posing a central question about how the economy can increase or decrease its money supply (5:00), Sal launches into a discussion about an expanding, or "elastic" money supply that can change along with its economy. Viewers will finally...

Using his example of a growing village bank, Sal (the narrator) explains the ins and outs of the banking business, mainly from the banker's perspective. This point of view can be helpful for people who see the bank as an institution that...

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.

How can we ensure economic growth in the United States? We need to reevaluate the economic system we're currently working with. So what is the alternative? Some key speakers share their opinions on the issue here, in the conclusion of...

The Federal Reserve System is explained in this two-part video. The history of the Reserve System and its influence on the economy is described. This clip is very clear and uses graphs to help describe the principals of the Federal...