Summers, Lawrence H – Page 4

Fed Chairs Are People, Too

Economic theory alone may not explain Jerome Powell’s actions.

How Will Interest Rate Increases Impact Inflation?

The Federal Reserve is raising interest rates to fight inflation. Some economists want more; some politicians want less. What’s the logic?

Paul Krugman: I Was Wrong About Inflation

Some economists warned that the American Rescue Plan would be inflationary. Others, like me, were fairly relaxed.

Biden Weighs Tariff Rollback to Ease Inflation, Even a Little Bit

While lifting some levies on China is unlikely to put a large dent in inflation, administration officials concede they have few other options to address surging prices.

Fed Officials Are on the Defensive as High Inflation Lingers

Critics have accused the Federal Reserve of not reacting quickly enough to tame rising prices. On Friday, a Fed governor explained why it took so long.