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In the first lecture, the Chairman explains what central banks do, the origin of central banking in the United States, and the early experience of the Federal Reserve in dealing with a serious financial crisis: the Great Depression.
Origins and Mission of the Federal Reserve presentation (PDF) | Accessible Version
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