Exploring Janet Yellen's Impact on Economics

The video explores the career of Janet Yellen, the first female Chair of the Federal Reserve. It highlights her early life, education, and significant contributions to macroeconomics and policy. Yellen's leadership during the Great Recession and her tenure as Fed Chair are discussed, emphasizing her steady hand in economic recovery. Her ongoing influence in academia and policy is also covered.

Where did Janet Yellen complete her undergraduate studies?

• University of California

• Harvard University

• Brown University

• Yale University

What economic theory greatly influenced Janet Yellen during her college years?

• Marxist economics

• Classical economics

• Keynesian economics

• Chicago School

What concept did Janet Yellen help to popularize through her research?

• Supply-side economics

• Fiscal austerity

• Monetary policy

• Commodity bundling

How did Janet Yellen view her role in economics?

• As a secondary interest

• As a stepping stone to politics

• As a practical discipline

• As a theoretical discipline

Who did Janet Yellen marry?

• Ben Bernanke

• James Tobin

• George Akerlof

• Robert Shiller

What role did Janet Yellen serve at the Federal Reserve during the Great Recession?

• Economic Advisor

• Secretary of the Treasury

• President of the San Francisco Federal Reserve Bank

• Chief Economist

What was Janet Yellen's primary motivation during the financial crisis?

• Political ambitions

• Academic research

• Public service

• Personal gain

What unusual tools did the Fed implement during the Great Recession that Janet Yellen had to manage?

• Quantitative easing

• Cryptocurrency investments

• Negative interest rates

• Gold reserves increase

What was a significant challenge during Janet Yellen's tenure as Fed Chair?

• Implementing digital currency

• Reducing government spending

• Unwinding post-recession policies

• Increasing the gold standard

What position did Janet Yellen hold after leaving the Fed Chair role?

• Distinguished fellow at the Brookings Institution

• Professor at MIT

• CEO of a major bank

• Secretary of State