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If Trump’s Economic Ideas Are So Bad, Why Isn’t the U.S. Economy Doing Much Worse?

Plain English with Derek Thompson

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Philosophical Foundations of Monetary Policy and Governance

This chapter explores the philosophical distinctions of monetary policy compared to other policymaking areas, with a focus on bipartisan agreement on low inflation and maximum employment. It highlights the importance of an independent central bank to ensure stability and limit short-term political pressures.

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