Federal Reserve's Dual Mandate: Balancing Employment and Price Stability
By
Hammack, Beth M.
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Summary
Federal Reserve Bank of Cleveland President Beth M. Hammack delivers a speech at the City Club of Cleveland discussing the dual mandate of the Federal Reserve—maximum employment and price stability. She explains how these two goals are interdependent, using the metaphor that "it takes two to make an economy go right." Hammack covers the current state of the U.S. economy, inflation trends, labor market conditions, and the Fed's monetary policy approach, emphasizing the importance of balancing both sides of the dual mandate to achieve a healthy economy.
Key quotes
· 3 pulledIt takes two to make an economy go right.
Our dual mandate—maximum employment and price stability—reflects the understanding that both are essential for a healthy economy.
We remain committed to using our tools to bring inflation back to our 2 percent goal while supporting maximum employment.
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