But the entire decision-making apparatus needs to be nudged—or, better, shoved—into the 21st century ... Take a look at the Federal Reserve Board system, made up of 12 regional districts.

established in 1913 through the Federal Reserve Act, has stood for well over a century as a cornerstone for the U.S. financial system. Its longevity is a testament not just to decades of monetary ...

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On Dec. 23, 1913, the U.S. Federal Reserve ... Great Depression until the 20th century U.S. depression took over that title. From 1836 to 1913, the U.S. had a system of state-run banks issuing ...