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Janet Yellen: “Both objectives of the dual mandate are important in promoting the economic well-being of the United States.”

On the recordJuly 12, 2017
Both objectives of the dual mandate are important in promoting the economic well-being of the United States.
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Janet Yellen
Democratic · California

Editor's note · Context

Yellen highlights the significance of both employment and stable prices for the U.S. economy.

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