Composition of FOMC.
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QUESTION 20 Based on the FOMC statement of June 13, 2018, we learn that the economy of the United States has stalled and the unemployment rate is increasing. True False 3.7037 points QUESTION 21 Based on the FOMC statement of June 13, 2018, we learn that the FOMC decided to raise the target range for the federal funds rate to 1-3/4 to 2 percent. True False 3.7037 points QUESTION 22 Based on the FOMC statement of June 13, 2018, we learn that the FOMC will base the timing and size of future adjustments to the target range for the federal funds rate on the outcome of midterm elections for the United States Senate and House of Representatives. True/False
What is the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC)?
Discuss your thoughts on the organization of the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC). Why is the New York Federal Reserve president always on the FOMC? Does the committee meet often enough? Should its meetings be closed to the public? Have its recent attempts at greater transparency helped its image?