What is money, what are its characteristics and functions,
and what are the three parts of the U.S. money supply?
. How does the Federal Reserve manage the money supply?
. What are the key financial institutions, and what role do
they play in the process of financial intermediation?
. How does the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
(FDIC) protect depositors’ funds?
. What roles do U.S. banks play in the international
marketplace?
. What trends are reshaping financial institutions?
