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Janet Yellen: “I think that bringing GAO into routine real-time reviews of our policy decisions simply compromises the independence of…”

On the recordFebruary 14, 2017
I think that bringing GAO into routine real-time reviews of our policy decisions simply compromises the independence of monetary policy.
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Janet Yellen
Democratic · California

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Yellen argues that GAO reviews could undermine the Fed's independence.

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