This is a lot of money,". In announcing their decision, Federal Reserve policy makers noted significant challenges facing the economy, including rising unemployment and declining consumer spending.

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That's a lot less than the amount of money out there but they always had fractional reserve of banking anyway.

这比流通的金钱少的多,但是他们总是有部分准备金银行制度。

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Moreover they can also borrow from the Federal Reserve Banks when they're in trouble and need money and that's supposed to help prevent banking crises.

更多的是，当它们陷入困境,需要钱时可以,从联邦储备银行那里借钱,这样可以帮助阻止银行业危机的产生。

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