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Why did Congress decide to establish the Federal Reserve Systemin 1913 ?
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There were frequent bank panics, which led to economic recessions. This was a major problem that needed to be addressed. \[ \text{{Before 1913: Frequent bank panics leading to economic recessions}} \] Show more…
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