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Interest Rates and Economic Policy Dilemmas

This chapter explores the conflicting perspectives on interest rates and economic policy, particularly in relation to the Federal Reserve's decisions amid high inflation and a slowing economy. It underscores the complexities of economic indicators and the risks to central bank independence from political pressures. The discussion also examines historical contexts and the importance of maintaining a concrete monetary rule for stability in monetary policymaking.

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