The Fed's Real Mandate

The Fed’s Real Mandate

Tags: The Fed, Inflation, Unemployment

10/13/2022 Mark Thornton

The standard line is that the Federal Reserve System has two mandates, keep unemployment low and create price stability. Mark Thornton notes that the real agenda is found elsewhere.

Original Article: “The Fed’s Real Mandate”

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