Exploring current economic conditions and the implications for monetary policy: remarks at the National Association for Business Economics (NABE) 60th Annual Meeting, Boston, Massachusetts, October 1, 2018

Eric Rosengren ()

No 138, Speech from Federal Reserve Bank of Boston

Abstract: While inflation remains well contained to date, pushing the economy too hard risks inflationary concerns or financial-stability risks. Either of these outcomes might necessitate a more forceful monetary policy response. While a more forceful policy might be appropriate under such conditions, it is not a risk-free strategy and could put at risk the continued expansion. The history of rapid rate increases in the U.S. suggests that such a risk is real, and as a result my preference for a strategy that allows a continued, but gradual, pace of monetary tightening.

Keywords: labor markets; economic outlook; financial stability; short-term rates; global risks; dual mandate (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Pages: 10 pages
Date: 2018-10-01
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