What's Marginal Revolution University?

Many of us can recall that first teacher that changed the way we saw the world. We're aiming to recreate that experience everyday for millions worldwide, for free. 

Marginal Revolution University, founded in 2012 by George Mason University professors Tyler Cowen and Alex Tabarrok, is a nonprofit, online education platform for teaching and learning economics.

We have supported teachers, students, and lifelong learners by producing more than 900 engaging economics videos and related teaching resources.

Among other courses, we offer complete Micro and Macro courses – both online and completely free.

Visit our website to view our complete video library.

Subscribe on YouTube

Learn more in our Principles of Economics: Macroeconomics playlist.

How the Fed Worked:

Before the Great Recession

How the Fed Works:

After the Great Recession

Quantitative easing. Reverse repurchase agreements. Interest on Fed reserves.

These terms represent some of the most significant steps any central bank has ever taken to stabilize an ailing economy.

The Federal Reserve's tactics had to change in the wake of the 2008 financial crisis.

But many of us still find ourselves asking, how does the Fed’s approach today differ from pre-crisis

Let's take a step back to the not-so-distant past to see how monetary policy was implemented prior to the Great Recession. Then, we'll demystify the complex monetary policies implemented since 2008. 

How the Fed Works

Macroeconomics

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How the Fed Works

Macroeconomics

Quantitative easing. Reverse repurchase agreements. Interest on Fed reserves.

These terms represent some of the most significant steps any central bank has ever taken to stabilize an ailing economy.

The Federal Reserve's tactics had to change in the wake of the 2008 financial crisis.

But many of us still find ourselves asking, how does the Fed’s approach today differ from pre-crisis

Let's take a step back to the not-so-distant past to see how monetary policy was implemented prior to the Great Recession. Then, we'll demystify the complex monetary policies implemented since 2008. 

How the Fed Worked:

Before the Great Recession

How the Fed Works:

After the Great Recession

Learn more in our 
Principles of Economics: Macroeconomics playlist.

What's Marginal Revolution University?

Many of us can recall that first teacher that changed the way we saw the world. We're aiming to recreate that experience everyday for millions worldwide, for free. 

Marginal Revolution University, founded in 2012 by George Mason University professors Tyler Cowen and Alex Tabarrok, is a nonprofit, online education platform for teaching and learning economics.

We have supported teachers, students, and lifelong learners by producing more than 900 engaging economics videos and related teaching resources.

Among other courses, we offer complete Micro and Macro courses – both online and completely free.

Visit our website to view our complete video library.

Subscribe on YouTube

© Copyright 2017 Marginal Revolution University. All rights reserved.

Connect with Us

Facebook | Twitter YouTube

Topics Covered: bank reserves, federal funds rate targeting, open market operations

Topics Covered: quantitative easing, reverse repurchase agreements, paying interest on reserves