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Can the Federal Reserve stay independent?

The Indicator from Planet Money

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This chapter examines the effects of presidential executive orders on the Federal Reserve's autonomy and the broader economic environment. It discusses the Fed's critical functions in monetary policy and banking stability, along with the challenges posed by political influences and federal budget cost-cutting efforts.

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