The Fed's Discount Window: Who, What, When, Where and Why?

Krista Williams

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Abstract: The discount window is a Federal Reserve facility through which eligible depository institutions can borrow, short term, from the Fed. It supports the liquidity and stability of the banking system.

Date: 2025-04-16
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