The graph is here:
I tried reading through shostak’s article (http://mises.org/daily/2768), but it’s a little over my head. i’m trying to understand why:
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the funds rate was relatively high in ~2000
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why/how it was lowered in ~2002-2004
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why it began to rise after 2005
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what effect the 3 stages above had on the economy/financial crisis.
Very involved questions, I know; my best suggestion is to use short sentences if you can. I will gratefully read through and follow up any explanations given.