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Alan S. Blinder on Monetary and Fiscal Policy: Rowing with Both Oars

Feb 16, 2023
32:22

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  • Historical shifts in U.S. monetary policy emphasize changing roles and interactions with fiscal approaches.
  • Fiscal policies have varied impacts on economic dynamics, showcasing challenges and complexities in decision-making processes.

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History of U.S. Monetary and Fiscal Policies

The podcast episode delves into the historical shifts in U.S. monetary and fiscal policies over the years, emphasizing the changing roles and interactions between monetary and fiscal approaches. It highlights key moments such as Kennedy's break from fiscal orthodoxy through a proposed tax cut, Johnson's use of fiscal measures to fight inflation, and Reagan's coordination of tax cuts with tight monetary policy under Volcker's leadership.

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