Which of the following makes the Federal Reserve different from central banks in other countries? The Federal Reserve works to combat inflation. The Federal Reserve has tools to manage the money supply. The Federal Reserve is not directly controlled by the federal government. The Federal Reserve can expand the money supply during recessions. Which of the following makes the Federal Reserve different from central banks in other countries? The Federal Reserve works to combat inflation. The Federal Reserve has tools to manage the money supply. The Federal Reserve is not directly controlled by the federal government. The Federal Reserve can expand the money supply during recessions