The purpose of this assignment is to describe the Federal Reserve System and describe the tools

The
purpose of this assignment is to describe the Federal Reserve System and describe
the tools it has to implement monetary policy. 
You will create a pamphlet that outlines these.

Use
your textbook and at least one other reliable source to find information. The
online library and Google Scholar are both good options.

Create
a 6-panel brochure/pamphlet that includes the following.

1.     
Cover
image (1 point)

2.     
History
panel (5 points)

a.     
Provide
a brief history of the Federal Reserve, including an explanation of why it was
created.

b.     
Explain
what the dual mandate is and how it guides the actions of the Federal Reserve

3.     
Money
supply (5 points)

a.     
Describe
the goals of the Federal Reserve’s monetary policy

b.     
Explain
the tools used to regulate the money supply

4.     
Relationship
with Congress (5 points)

a.     
Explain
who controls fiscal policy and how it attempts to close a recessionary gap.

b.     
Describe
why it is important for the Federal Reserve to maintain its independence from
Congress. Why might Congress attempt to influence the Fed’s actions?

c.     
and source or retrieval
information.

5.     
References – list any
references used somewhere within your brochure. (2 points)

Content requirements: (3 points)

·       
Content should be in your
own words, with 20% or less from outside sources

·       
In-text citations used
for any information from outside sources, should include author and publication
year

·       
Quotation marks enclose
any information used word-for-word. 

Writing mechanics: (5 points)

·       
Proofread and correct all
errors in capitalization, punctuation, grammar, and spelling

Format (4 points)

·       
Use pamphlet or brochure
format

·       
Use the same font
throughout, varying the size as needed

·       
Colors, graphics, and
layouts should make your file easy to read and appealing to the eye.