Richmond Fed President Tom Barkin On Getting Inflation Under Control

This podcast episode discusses the persistence of inflation above the Fed's 2% target and the factors that the Federal Reserve considers when assessing the restrictiveness of monetary policy. It also examines the impact of restrictive monetary policy on the housing market and the potential risks of the Federal Reserve easing monetary policy too soon. Additionally, it delves into the reasons why the inflation target is set at 2% and emphasizes the importance of credibility for the Federal Reserve.

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Odd Lots

Inflation: A Stubborn Obstacle on the Road to Recovery

Inflation: Still Stubborn, But Goods Prices May Offer Relief

Inflation and Financial Conditions: Assessing Restrictiveness and Housing Concerns

Housing Market and Restrictive Policy: Balancing Demand and Supply

The Perils of Easing Too Soon: Lessons from the 1970s

Why is the inflation target set at 2%?

Fed's Credibility and Inflation Targets

Richmond Fed President Tom Barkin On Getting Inflation Under Control

Odd Lots

00:00Inflation: A Stubborn Obstacle on the Road to Recovery

Inflation: A Stubborn Obstacle on the Road to Recovery

03:05Inflation: Still Stubborn, But Goods Prices May Offer Relief

Inflation: Still Stubborn, But Goods Prices May Offer Relief

05:54Inflation and Financial Conditions: Assessing Restrictiveness and Housing Concerns

Inflation and Financial Conditions: Assessing Restrictiveness and Housing Concerns

09:23Housing Market and Restrictive Policy: Balancing Demand and Supply

Housing Market and Restrictive Policy: Balancing Demand and Supply

13:03The Perils of Easing Too Soon: Lessons from the 1970s

The Perils of Easing Too Soon: Lessons from the 1970s

16:29Why is the inflation target set at 2%?

Why is the inflation target set at 2%?

18:26Fed's Credibility and Inflation Targets

Fed's Credibility and Inflation Targets