Blinder Says Gary Cohn Is a 'Market Guy'

The video discusses the staffing of the Federal Reserve, expressing concerns about potential Trump appointees and their impact on monetary policy. It highlights the backgrounds of notable figures like Gary Cohn, Paul Volcker, and Alan Greenspan, comparing market-oriented and macroeconomic perspectives on monetary policy.

What qualities are emphasized for staffing the Federal Reserve?

• Background in technology

• Experience in international relations

• Expertise in monetary policy

• Partisan political views

What is a notable concern about Gary Cohn's potential appointment to the Federal Reserve?

• His focus on regulatory policy

• His lack of experience in the stock market

• His Wall Street background

• His PhD in economics

Which two individuals are mentioned as examples of successful non-academic economists who led the Federal Reserve?

• Paul Volcker and Alan Greenspan

• Gary Cohn and Alan Greenspan

• Ben Bernanke and Janet Yellen

• Paul Volcker and Janet Yellen

How does Gary Cohn's view of the Federal Reserve differ from that of Ben Bernanke and Janet Yellen?

• He disregards monetary policies

• He emphasizes market-oriented policies

• He focuses more on macroeconomic policies

• He prioritizes regulatory policies

What is a key difference between the market-oriented view and the macroeconomic perspective regarding monetary policy?

• Macroeconomic perspective is dominant on markets

• Market-oriented view focuses on regulatory policies

• Macroeconomic perspective emphasizes market trends

• Market-oriented view is dominant on markets