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Economists and economic observers were among the panelists at a discussion on the evolution of policies at the Federal Reserve since its 1913 founding. They discussed the intersection of mon…

Witnesses testified about Federal Reserve policies and operations, focusing on ways in which monetary policy affected the international financial system.

Allan Meltzer talked about his book, A History of the Federal Reserve: Volume 2, 1951-1986 (University of Chicago Press, 2010), with Paul Volcker, former chairman of the Federal Reserve unde…

Allan Meltzer talked about the history of the Federal Reserve, including the rationale for creating it, its composition and structure, how its role has evolved in the American financial and …

Witnesses testified about proposals to expand the role and authority of the Federal Reserve. The new powers would give the Federal Reserve responsibility for identifying systemic risks and r…

Eight Economists spoke about the committee’s views on the U.S. economy. After their remarks, they took questions from the press.

The CATO Institute hosted two leading economists to discuss the future direction of Federal Reserve policy on interest rates.