16min chapter

Macro Musings with David Beckworth cover image

Charlie Evans on the Past, Present, and Future of U.S. Monetary Policy

Macro Musings with David Beckworth

CHAPTER

The Implications of the Explicit 2% Inflation Target

This chapter discusses the importance of the Federal Reserve's explicit 2% inflation target adopted in 2012. It explores how the explicit target anchors inflation expectations and minimizes volatility in decision-making. The chapter also highlights the significance of symmetric inflation and the need for clear objectives in guiding policy decisions.

00:00

Get the Snipd
podcast app

Unlock the knowledge in podcasts with the podcast player of the future.
App store bannerPlay store banner

AI-powered
podcast player

Listen to all your favourite podcasts with AI-powered features

Discover
highlights

Listen to the best highlights from the podcasts you love and dive into the full episode

Save any
moment

Hear something you like? Tap your headphones to save it with AI-generated key takeaways

Share
& Export

Send highlights to Twitter, WhatsApp or export them to Notion, Readwise & more

AI-powered
podcast player

Listen to all your favourite podcasts with AI-powered features

Discover
highlights

Listen to the best highlights from the podcasts you love and dive into the full episode