Economics Regulatory Policy
March 25th, 2011 1 Minute Read Report by Marvin Goodfriend

Congressional Oversight of the Federal Reserve

Congress cannot reasonably and reliably hold the Fed accountable for exceeding its authority or for a dereliction of duty after the fact without clarifying Fed responsibilities before the fact. Markets are left guessing what the Fed will do in particular circumstances, increasing uncertainty and impeding long-term business planning to invest and create jobs.

Congress cannot reasonably and reliably hold the Fed accountable for exceeding its authority or for a dereliction of duty after the fact without clarifying Fed responsibilities before the fact. Markets are left guessing what the Fed will do in particular circumstances, increasing uncertainty and impeding long-term business planning to invest and create jobs.

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