Chicago Booth Review Podcast Who does Raghuram Rajan blame for inflation?
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Dec 13, 2023 Raghuram Rajan, former Governor of the Reserve Bank of India, discusses the Fed's role in the US economy, its response to the pandemic, and the influence of central banks in causing inflation. The podcast explores the power of central banks, their response to inflation during the pandemic, and the impact on government finances. It also examines alternative approaches to the Fed's decision-making and the role of central banks and politicians in exacerbating inflation.
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Introduction
00:00 • 3min
The Power of Central Banks and the Lack of Supervision
02:37 • 4min
Central Bankers' Response to Inflation and the Impact on Government Finances
06:49 • 5min
Reevaluating the Fed's Decision-making
11:48 • 3min
The Role of Central Banks, Politicians, and the Fed in Inflation
15:08 • 4min