and what it has been doing to calm the disruptions this summer in the credit markets. This article "Federal Reserve policy actions in August 2007" by a former research director of the NY Fed is not for everyone. But if you are one of those who are curious as to the workings of the US' central bank, this is for you. Thanks to Marginal Revolution for the pointer.

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