Inside the briefcase: the art of predicting the Federal Reserve

William Gavin () and Rachel J. Mandal

The Regional Economist, 2000, issue Jul, 4-9

Abstract: We all know the size of the Fed chairman's briefcase as a policy indicator is a joke. But would knowing what's inside the briefcase be of real help?

Keywords: Monetary policy - United States; Federal Open Market Committee (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2000
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