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The Fed's modest agenda.

Authors :
Galbraith, James K.
Source :
New York Times. 08/28/98, Vol. 147 Issue 51263, pA25. 0p.
Publication Year :
1998

Abstract

Opinion. Asserts that the topic of economic inequality was discussed by the United States Federal Reserve at its annual retreat in Jackson Hole, Wyoming, which ended on August 28, 1998. When the Fed's chairman, Alan Greenspan declared to Congress that there was no relationship between Federal Reserve policy and the increase in the wage gap; Speculation on whether the Federal Reserve has now decided that it can and should address inequality; What is affected by Fed policies.

Subjects

Subjects :
*EQUALITY
UNITED States economy

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
03624331
Volume :
147
Issue :
51263
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
New York Times
Publication Type :
News
Accession number :
1084036