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If the Economy is Good, Why Do We Feel So Bad? with Kyla Scanlon

Factually! with Adam Conover

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Interest Rates and Economic Balance

This chapter explores how the Federal Reserve's adjustments to interest rates influence economic activity, including borrowing costs and employment rates. It highlights the challenges the Fed faces in balancing inflation control with the goal of maximizing employment, while detailing the interconnectedness of these economic mechanisms.

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