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Course Overview

The Federal Reserve is the non-elected body that most impacts Americans’ economic lives. It has a dual, and often conflicting, mandate to stop inflation and limit unemployment, by regulating the money supply. Since its 1913 creation, it has usually functioned independently, although some Presidents, including President Trump, have tried to influence it. How do interest rates work and why is inflation a problem? How does the Fed operate? How has it regulated banks and stabilized the economy as America’s central bank? How do bonds and stocks (the financial markets) react after the Fed’s meetings and decisions?
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Type
In-Person
Days
W
Time
1:00PM to 3:00PM
Dates
Sep 09, 2026 to Sep 23, 2026
Schedule
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Contact Hours
6.0
Location
Delivery Options
In-Person  
Course Fee(s)
fee non-credit $49.00 Click here to get more information
Drop Request Deadline
Sep 06, 2026
Transfer Request Deadline
Sep 06, 2026
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This class is eligible for UNM Tuition Remission under Personal Enrichment.

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