Janet Yellen
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Janet Louise Yellen is an American economist currently serving as the 78th United States Secretary of the Treasury, a position she has held since January 26, 2021. She is a member of the Democratic Party and has a distinguished career in economic policy and public service. Yellen previously served as the Chair of the Federal Reserve from 2014 to 2018, becoming the first woman to hold that role. During her tenure at the Federal Reserve, she focused on issues such as unemployment and inflation, advocating for policies aimed at economic recovery following the 2008 financial crisis.
Jan 18, 2021
The largest corporations that have access to capital markets have not had trouble raising money.
Jan 18, 2021
I think relief that we provide to those who are in the greatest need, and to small businesses, has the best chance of providing both relief to those who have been so badly affected by the pandemic.
Jan 18, 2021
I believe in a strong and equitable U.S. economy that delivers good jobs with rising wages for all Americans.
Jan 18, 2021
I feel this is a really critical area, both because of the pandemic and longer-term.
Jan 18, 2021
the focus now is not on tax increases. It is on programs to help us through the pandemic.
Jan 18, 2021
At the Fed, I became accustomed to the institution's dual mandate: to promote stable prices and maximum employment.
Jan 18, 2021
it is essential that we put the Federal budget on the path that is sustainable
Jan 18, 2021
the most important thing, in my view, that we can do today to put us on a path of fiscal sustainability is to defeat the pandemic
Jan 18, 2021
Well, there is an advantage to funding the debt, especially when interest rates are very low, by issuing long-term debt.
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