Which of the following is not a way in which the Federal Reserve (“the Fed”) and its policies affect banks? a.
The Fed sets a maximum on the interest rates banks can charge for loans or credit.
b.
The Fed’s required reserve policy limits how much money banks can lend out.
c.
The Fed determines at what price banks must lend money to one another.
d.
The Fed serves as “the bank’s bank,” lending other banks money when necessary.

Why does c. wright mills identify critical thinking as one of the most important criteria for the development of intellectual craftsmanship? why is constantly being aware of the biased nature of your reactions and interactions (what c. wright mills calls self-reflexive) key to the development of that critical thinking? finally, why is keeping a file important, how can it lean to intellectual curiosity which can foster critical thinking and to develop a keen analytical mind?

In 1914, alabama produced 1.7 million bales of cotton, but three years later produced only 515,000, bales. meanwhile, in georgia, 5.2 million acres of land was dedicated for cotton production in 1914, but by 1923 there were just 2.6 million acres used for growing cotton. all of this was the result of the work of a tiny insect: the boll weevil. alabama and georgia first felt the effects of the boll weevil at different times. what would account for this difference in timing?

The long english tradition of figured prominently in the founding fathers' discussion of the ownership of firearms. a) police squads b) target practice c) aristocratic rifle associations d) militias