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What does Trump really want from the Federal Reserve?

Geopolitical Economy Report

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Fed Balance Sheet, Trump Goals, and Bessen's Critique

Examines the Fed's post‑2008/pandemic balance sheet expansion, Trump's contradictory aims (lower rates, weaker dollar, political control), and Scott Bessen's 'gain‑of‑function' critique of Fed policy protecting asset prices.

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