Rivlin Says Financial Stability Is Biggest Threat to U.S.

The transcript discusses the current state of monetary policy, focusing on Janet Yellen's defense of post-crisis regulation and its potential political implications. It highlights financial stability as a major threat to the US economy, with similar concerns echoed by Mario Draghi regarding global economic threats like trade wars. The debate on monetary policy includes concerns about deregulation and its risks, emphasizing the importance of maintaining post-crisis protections.

What message did Janet Yellen convey regarding post-crisis regulation?

How do the current monetary policies of the Fed and ECB relate to financial stability?

What potential threats to the US economy were discussed in relation to monetary policy?

What are the implications of deregulating post-crisis regulations according to the discussion?

In what ways did the speakers suggest that regulation could be improved for small and mid-sized banks?