Bedrosian Book Club Podcast: "The Myth of Independence"
The authors advocate that through legislation over the years, Congress has set up the Federal Reserve to bear the brunt of blame during times of financial crisis. This blend of political science, history, and economics was a hit for our panel.
Our American Discourse, Ep. 27: Why the Federal Reserve Is More Politically Constrained Than You Think
The Federal Reserve, the nation’s central bank and most influential economic regulator, isn’t as independent as critics suggest. In this episode, Sarah Binder discusses the historical research that led to this new thesis.