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John B. Taylor: I think it would be a mistake based on the knowledge we have now about how central banks work, and how economies work…

On the recordApril 17, 2013
I think it would be a mistake based on the knowledge we have now about how central banks work, and how economies work, to change the dual mandate even when we are in recovery, I think it is the responsible and right thing to do.
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John B. Taylor
South Carolina

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Taylor argues against changing the dual mandate of central banks during recovery.

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