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Ben Bernanke Testifies: Why We Need A Full Audit Of the Federal Reserve
Erin Lahman in Monetary Policy 4 days ago
A full audit of the Federal Reserve would lead to more transparency in the Fed, a government organization which often operates behind closed doors.
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Bitcoin Raid: Government Tells Bitcoin Users They're Not Welcome Here
Rudy Takala in Monetary Policy 5 days ago
The DHS last week shut down Dwolla, a mobile payment website that helped to facilitate bitcoin transactions. The action means that investors may be more inclined to take their business elsewhere.
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This Graph Shows the Unintended Consequences Of Raising the Minimum Wage
Kenn Jacobine in Monetary Policy 1 week ago
Only 2% of wage earners in America work for minimum wage. Raising the rate from $9 to $15, or more, will create economic mayhem for the remaining 98%. Here's why.
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Sometimes $1 Million Just Isn’t Enough
Swathi Nallapa in Monetary Policy 3 weeks ago
Many of us have overlooked the real victims of the financial crisis: bankers. As a result of the highly competitive nature of the financial industry, bankers explain why they should earn more.
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New Job Numbers Mean More QE From the Fed
Kyle Dontoh in Monetary Policy 2 months ago
Though the Federal Reserve had hinted it's considering slowing its quantitative easing, the new disappointing job numbers will probably make it change its mind.
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Janet Yellen is the Best Choice to Replace Ben Bernanke
Gabriel Rodriguez in Monetary Policy 2 months ago
Ben Bernanke may step down next year and there is already criticism that his successor, Janet Yellen, may be "soft" on inflation. But that is exactly what we need.
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Top 4 Picks to Replace Ben Bernanke as Chairperson Of the Federal Reserve
Gabriel Rodriguez in Monetary Policy 2 months ago
Rumors have begun to emerge of a changing of the guard at one of the most secretive institutions in the world. No, it is not more Vatican intrigue; it is a question of leadership at the Fed.
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Ron Paul End the Fed: Why Do His Supporters Always Yell That?
Christian Rice in Monetary Policy 2 months ago
Ron Paul supporters' favorite chant seems to be "End the Fed!", but why? This video helps explain the madness.
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