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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.

Jun 21, 2016

I think it is widely agreed that there could be constructive changes to the corporate tax system.

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Jun 21, 2016

These tax arrangements do have impacts on the profitability of various business activities.

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Jun 21, 2016

I believe that diversity is extremely important in all parts of the Federal Reserve.

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Jun 21, 2016

It is very unlikely that the Fed would end up with negative income.

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Jun 21, 2016

I do not think stress testing our balance sheet is something that is necessary.

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Jun 21, 2016

I believe that the way we are setting it is legal and consistent with the Act.

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Jun 21, 2016

I consider a 12 basis point difference to be really quite small and in line with the general level of interest rates.

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Jun 21, 2016

Different countries have different systems for dealing with health care and financing it.

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Jun 21, 2016

Because there is public interest in what would happen under such a scenario.

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Jun 21, 2016

My interpretation is that it is legal.

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Jun 21, 2016

I do believe we have the legal authority to do it.

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