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Quotes from The Hand on the Lever — Janet Yellen

born 1946 United States

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“As we proceed, we must remember that its trajectory is not predestined

The Hand on the Lever (2014)

[New classical economics] was the starting point for a rightward shift in economics that went against the idea that monetary policy can improve macroeconomic outcomes.

The Hand on the Lever (2014)

Economics is a subject that really relates to core aspects of human well-being, and there’s a methodology for thinking about these things. This was a very appealing combination to me. Market systems are capable of massive breakdowns that can result in long, devastating periods of high unemployment. And I felt that economists had really learned something about how to address that.

The Hand on the Lever (2014)

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Quotes and notes from Wikiquote: Janet Yellen (page history), available under CC BY-SA 4.0.