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What Role Does the Federal Reserve Play in the Economy? with Wharton's Christina Parajon Skinner

October 24, 2023 / 00:25

This episode discusses the Federal Reserve's dual mandate of price stability and maximum employment. It highlights how this responsibility differs from other central banks.

The conversation explains the implications of the Federal Reserve Act, detailing how it shapes the Fed's policies. The focus is on the balance between controlling inflation and fostering job growth.

Listeners learn about the challenges faced by the Fed in achieving these goals simultaneously, especially in fluctuating economic conditions.

TLDR

The episode covers the Federal Reserve's dual mandate of price stability and maximum employment.

Episode

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the FED has a dual mandate as part of its price stability so it has responsibility as Congress has drafted
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the Federal Reserve Act both for Price stability and maximum employment and that's interesting because most other
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central banks don't have this two-legged mandate where they have to look out for
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both price stability and unemployment