Write a recommendation paper of no more than 1,400 words with your team's recommendation to the Fed about their monetary policy. In this paper, please address the following questions:

How would you characterize the main functions of the U.S. Federal Reserve?

What are the main tools that the FED uses for policy purposes?

What are the limitations?

What is the current course of monetary policy? What is the policy likely to be in the near future?

If you are the manager of a large global energy company, how does Federal Reserve policy affect you, and how would you adjust strategic decision-making as a result?

Finally, comment on the appropriate strategic decisions for a global energy company in light of the monetary policy followed by the FED. Also, address how such a firm might have to adapt to changing currency prices, global trade flows and capital investments in the monetary and financial system.