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Patrick T. Harker, former president of the Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia and current Wharton professor of operations, information, and decisions, draws on his experience to discuss why monetary policy has clear limits, the need for political follow-through on fiscal and workforce issues, and how investments in education, skilled trades, and digital innovation are essential for securing the nation’s long-term economic future.

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