Why is Christian Science in our name?
Our name is about honesty. The Monitor is owned by The Christian Science Church, and we’ve always been transparent about that.
The Church publishes the Monitor because it sees good journalism as vital to progress in the world. Since 1908, we’ve aimed “to injure no man, but to bless all mankind,” as our founder, Mary Baker Eddy, put it.
Here, you’ll find award-winning journalism not driven by commercial influences – a news organization that takes seriously its mission to uplift the world by seeking solutions and finding reasons for credible hope.
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Could you be a Federal Reserve banker? Test your knowledge.
The Federal Reserve System, often referred to as the Fed, is the central bank of the United States and, arguably, the most powerful financial institution in the world. It sets key interest rates, supervises and regulates banks, and maintains the stability of the US financial system. Its decisions influence global markets and foreign nations' economic policy. How much do you know about this financial powerhouse? Test your knowledge:
1. What are open market operations?
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The buying and selling of government bonds |
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The buying and selling of private stocks |
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The buying and selling of credit accounts |
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The buying and selling of trading information |
