Peter Conti-Brown, Wharton associate professor of financial regulation and of legal studies and business ethics, and author of Private Finance, Public Power: The History of Bank Supervision in America (set to be released June 24th), explores the increasing political scrutiny faced by the Fed, particularly under President Trump, and how this scrutiny could undermine the central bank’s ability to respond effectively to economic challenges.
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The Fight for Fed Independence in a Politicized Economy
Wharton associate professor discusses the rising political pressure on the Federal Reserve and what it means for U.S. economic policy.
April 25, 2025
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