Central Bank Independence Must Be Protected

Politicians are irresponsible enough when it comes to fiscal policy. Giving them total control over monetary policy would be a disaster. US Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell was recently asked if he would step aside, given that some key players in the incoming Trump Administration want him to go. His response was unambiguous: Powell's clear...

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