The Federal Reserve increased short-term interest rates by a quarter of a point. Host Dan Loney speaks with Lisa Cook, Professor of Economics and International Relations at Michigan State University, to discuss this move and how the Fed may change as Janet Yellen wraps up her term as chair on Knowledge at Wharton.
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The Fed Increases Interest Rate with Lisa Cook
The Federal Reserve increased short-term interest…
December 20, 2017
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The Federal Reserve increased short-term interest…
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