Scott Sumner on Money and the Fed

Jan 2, 2012 · 01:06:48

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Scott Sumner argues monetary policy has been too tight, causing the crisis.
He disputes the relevance of the liquidity trap.
Aggressive monetary policy is deemed both possible and desirable.

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