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The Fed is the most independent of all U.S. government agencies. What is the main difference between it and other government agencies that explains the Fed's greater independence?
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The Fed is a decentralized central bank, consisting of 12 regional Federal Reserve Banks and a Board of Governors in Washington, D.C. This structure allows the Fed to operate independently from political pressures and make decisions based on economic data and Show more…
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