Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System

the "taper tantrum") and on the downside (the actual taper and the low...And, of course, a strong U.S. economy contributes to strong growth around

key component of this resilience. And bank capital rules help to ensure...The Cost of Capital, Corporation Finance and the Theory of Investment,

price their products, consolidate or eliminate services they believe to...key role to play in this effort, and are in a position to encourage a

the best in her twenty-seven years of experience. Although agents in Washington...compared with last year. On a brighter note, a contact at a mountain resort

prices of finished goods and services remained stable, though there were...Prices of raw materials were generally stable, though prices of steel,

key measure of bank profitability, change as the Federal Open Market Committee...compared with the three previous monetary policy tightening episodes.

key lessons emerged. Direct federal regulator contact, that may have raised

key element in a robust monetary strategy is the concept of risk management...key risks when setting policy. When risks to the outlook are balanced,

key functions to promote the effective operation of the U.S. economy and...prices in the U.S. economy; ■ promotes the stability of the financial

key factor in banks' ability to replenish capital. As of the fourth quarter...The Federal Reserve's Monetary Policy Actions and Facilities to Support