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Janet Yellen: I think it could have significant economic consequences by launching a period of uncertainty.

On the recordJune 20, 2016
I think it could have significant economic consequences by launching a period of uncertainty.
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Janet Yellen
Democratic · California

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Discusses potential economic impacts of Brexit.

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