Former Fed Vice Chair Blinder Says Keep Powell as Chairman

Former Fed Vice Chair Blinder Says Keep Powell as Chairman

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the main reason discussed for having a President's own person in the Federal Reserve?

To break down barriers between the Fed and the White House

To ensure the Fed's independence

To align with the push for diversity

To reward good behavior

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What symbolic value is associated with having a black economist as the Federal Reserve Chair?

It would undermine the Fed's independence

It would set a positive example

It would lead to economic instability

It would decrease diversity

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why does the speaker advise keeping Jay Powell in his position?

To change the Fed's leadership

To promote diversity

To ensure stability in the Federal Reserve

To reward him for good behavior

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the speaker's view on the current state of the Federal Reserve's leadership?

It needs a complete overhaul

It is going astray

It is stable and does not need change

It lacks diversity

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the speaker's opinion on Jay Powell's performance at the Federal Reserve?

He has been indifferent

He has done a poor job

He has done an outstanding job

He needs to be replaced