1970s Inflation: The Economic Fever That Changed America
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The Historical Dynamics of Federal Reserve Independence
This chapter explores the evolving independence of the Federal Reserve throughout American history, emphasizing pivotal events like Roosevelt's gold standard abandonment and the 1951 Fed-Treasury Accord. The discussion highlights the importance of a central bank's autonomy for controlling inflation while minimizing unemployment.
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