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Vital Signs: Trump's nominations for the US Federal Reserve are an odd lot, and an even bet

  • Written by Richard Holden, Professor of Economics, UNSW
Vital Signs: Trump's nominations for the US Federal Reserve are an odd lot, and an even betHistorically those nominated to the US Federal Reserve board have had distinguished credentials. Donald Trump favours nominees that agree with him.US Federal Reserve

This week US president Donald Trump announced two more nominees — Judy Shelton and Christopher Waller — for the two vacant positions on the US Federal Reserve’s...

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