Although the Fed has largely succeeded in bringing inflation down, it remains fifty basis points higher for the poorest Americans
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Fiscal responsibility is the cornerstone of sound government. Without it, we’re putting our future at grave risk of insolvency, including programs low-income people rely on, such as Social Security and safety net programs. It increasingly puts the present at risk, too.
As our nation’s debt and deficit soar, the current policy solution for many is to spend our way out of it. FREOPP couldn’t disagree more. This method has harmed Americans with rampant inflation, unpredictable markets, and stagnant economic growth.
If America hopes to maintain its position atop the global economy, we must get our spending under control. Otherwise, it’ll be increasingly difficult to provide pathways for lower- and middle-income Americans to rise.
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This is an excerpt of remarks delivered by U.S. Federal Reserve Governor Randal Quarles at the Milken Institute’s Global Conference in Beverly Hills, California, on October 20, 2021
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