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TIP411: How the Federal Reserve Broke the American Economy w/ Christopher Leonard

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Unraveling Economic Disruptions

This chapter examines the financial turmoil leading up to the COVID-19 pandemic, particularly the Federal Reserve's covert bailout activities. It discusses the repo market's collapse in September 2019, the Fed's monetary responses, and the implications for the broader economy, highlighting the disparity between asset prices and real economic conditions. The conversation reflects on the risks of current policies and the importance of understanding systemic economic issues beyond simple political narratives.

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