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A regulation that mandates, e.g. catalytic converters, creates demand for them. Requiring car insurance, same. Examples abound.
> The Fed also doesn't create demand for products and services.
The Fed(eral reserve) sets monetary policy. It's supply side. By setting interest rates low, it increases demand for credit.
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A regulation that mandates, e.g. catalytic converters, creates demand for them. Requiring car insurance, same. Examples abound.
> The Fed also doesn't create demand for products and services.
The Fed(eral reserve) sets monetary policy. It's supply side. By setting interest rates low, it increases demand for credit.