John Taylor on the Financial Crisis

Jul 20, 2009 · 00:57:29

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Taylor attributes the 2008 crisis to loose monetary policy.
Sustained low interest rates by the Fed are identified as a cause.
Rules vs. discretion in monetary policy and inflation risks are discussed.

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