How Would Janet Yellen Do as Treasury Secretary?

The transcript discusses Janet Yellen's career, highlighting her roles as Chair of the Council of Economic Advisers, Chair of the Federal Reserve, and now Secretary of the Treasury. It compares her to past Treasury Secretaries like Jim Baker and Robert Rubin, noting the challenges she faces in her new role during difficult economic times. The discussion also touches on her political challenges in Washington and her background as a labor economist from the University of California, Berkeley.

What historical figures does the text compare Janet Yellen to, and why?

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