White House Considers at Least 6 Fed Contenders

White House Considers at Least 6 Fed Contenders

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Business, Social Studies

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The video discusses the potential candidates for the Federal Reserve Chair position, highlighting the profiles of several individuals, including Janet Yellen, Gary Cohn, Kevin Warsh, Glenn Hubbard, John Taylor, Larry Lindsey, Richard Davis, and John Allison. It also touches on Donald Trump's opportunity to fill multiple seats on the Board of Governors and his current focus on the selection process.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the main reason Gary Cohn's prospects for the Fed Chair position seemed to diminish?

His resignation from the Board of Governors

His lack of experience in monetary policy

His disagreement with Donald Trump on tax cuts

His comments on the violence in Charlottesville

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which candidate was a key architect of President Bush's 2003 tax cuts?

Kevin Wars

Glenn Hubbard

John Taylor

Larry Lindsey

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who is known for the 'Taylor rule' in economics?

Kevin Wars

Glenn Hubbard

John Taylor

Richard Davis

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which former Fed governor is also a conservative advisor to George Bush?

Kevin Wars

John Allison

Larry Lindsey

Richard Davis

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How many seats on the Board of Governors does Donald Trump have the opportunity to fill?

Five

Three

Two

Four