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Bill Nelson on the Using the Discount Window for Liquidity Requirements and Its Implications for the Fed’s Balance Sheet
Removing the stigmatization associated with use of the discount window is one way for the Fed to improve its role as lender of last resort.
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Eric Leeper on *A Fiscal Accounting of COVID Inflation*
While many economists cite a range of different factors as the cause of the COVID inflation surge, a large increase in federal pandemic related spending may be the most likely culprit.
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Jeffrey Lacker on Governance at the Federal Reserve
After falling behind the curve during the recent inflation episode, the Fed must consider reviewing its governance structure moving forward.
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Mark Koyama on *How the World Became Rich: The Historical Origins of Economic Growth*
Geography, institutions, and culture are just a few of the key drivers that help explain economic growth throughout history.
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Gauti Eggertsson on the Post-Pandemic Inflation Surge and its Implications for Monetary Policy
Heading into the next framework review, there are numerous policy changes that the Fed could consider to help avoid inflationary crises in the future.
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Jonathon Hazell on Phillips Curves, Wage Rigidity, and How to Measure R-Star
Despite some popular commentary, the Phillips curve continues to be an important idea in understanding the inflation rate.
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Skanda Amarnath and Preston Mui on the Tribal Transitory Debate and the Future of the Fed’s Framework
Entering 2024, economists and policymakers should consider dropping tribalist attitudes when discussing the future path of inflation.
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Claudio Borio on the Future of Central Bank Operating Systems
Despite overestimated concerns surrounding balance sheet size and reserve demand instability, central banks should consider the possibility of returning to a scarce reserve operating system.
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Colby Smith, Steven Kelly, and Gerard DiPippo on the Highlights of 2023 and Looking Ahead to the Future
An esteemed panel of guests join Macro Musings to reflect on the biggest surprises, themes, and stories of 2023 with an eye toward what 2024 may have in store.
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Tyler Cowen on the Greatest Economist of All Time and Other Macro Awards
From Adam Smith to Milton Friedman, Tyler Cowen breaks down his evidence and reasoning for who should be considered the greatest economist of all time.