The Chicago Forum, LES, and IOP GSAB Present: A Roundtable Discussion on Fed Independence Today
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The Chicago Forum, LES, and IOP GSAB Present: A Roundtable Discussion on Fed Independence Today
Event details: https://www.law.uchicago.edu/events/chicago-forum-les-and-iop-gsab-present-roundtable-discussion-fed-independence-today
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Room II
1111 East 60th Street, Chicago, Illinois 60637
As the central bank of the United States, the Federal Reserve sits at a unique position in the nation’s governance structure. In particular, traditionally, the Fed has maintained relative independence when setting monetary policy. However, at times, this independence has come under assault from political pressure. Most recently, via tweets and more, President Trump has seemingly placed such pressure on the Fed in an apparent attempt to lower interest rates. Please join us for a timely roundtable discussion on this important legal, economic, and political topic!