Going deeper into the concept of the Federal Funds Rate, this video guides viewers through the process of inter-bank lending, much like the previous video (Banking 14). Sal's easygoing approach is straightforward and enjoyable to watch.

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.

Find out the role the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) plays in the Fed monetary policy for the U.S. and understand why the FOMC is a target for the federal funds rate in this video presentation.

Learn how inflation, high gas prices, a bad recession, and other issues gave rise to stagflation during the 1970's in this video. Also learn how the Federal Reserves was able to maximize employment, lower inflation, and spur economic...

Explore how the Fed adjusts their monetary policy to encourage a healthy economy in this video! Understand how this monetary policy dictates the money banks have to lend. Also understand how the monetary policy effects interest rates....

Video lecture explains how open market operations effect the rate at which banks lend to each other overnight. [11:42]

Video lecture explais the mechanics of the Federal Funds rate and how it increases the money supply. [12:16]

Video lecture explains the discount rate and window and how the U.S. Federal Reserve acts as the lender of last resort. [13:21]

This video explains quantitative easing, also known as credit easing. [2:46]

This video [4:14] provides an overview of quantitative easing.