Why has the Federal Reserve chairman often been called the second most important person in terms of affecting the economy?

A) The Fed chairman has veto power over all federal spending.
B) The Fed is in control of monetary policy.
C) The Fed chairman draws the second highest salary of any official of the federal government.
D) The Fed has regulatory power over all financial markets.

B

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