Show Me the Money: Understanding the Role of Money in Our Economy

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Money: It makes the world go ‘round, but do you know how? Join Alison Felix, vice president and Denver branch executive at the Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City, and Richard Bard for this two-session program designed to provide an understanding of the Federal Reserve, its structure, history and functions.

Session One: 3:30 – 4:30 p.m.

This educational session is focused on those with an intermediate level of understanding of money and the FED, tying in the Federal Reserve operation and its dual mandate to many of the economic indicators in the news. We’ll discuss how this information is obtained and how it impacts employment, price and money statistics. This session covers information that will not be discussed in the evening program.

Session Two: 6 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.

In this fireside chat with Richard Bard, the discussion will focus on the state of the economy in the U.S. and the role of the Federal Reserve in our economy, capital creation, the relationship between long-term and short-term rates, a weak/strong dollar and “why money matters” in global affairs. Felix will also present an update and forecast on the economic outlook; local bankers Mike Brown from Alpine Bank and Ellen Moritz from 1st Bank will join the program at the conclusion to discuss the issues from a local perspective.