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Economists challenge Fed's inflation `hunch.'

Authors :
Francis, David R.
Source :
Christian Science Monitor. 6/21/99, Vol. 91 Issue 143, p17. 0p. 1 Color Photograph.
Publication Year :
1999

Abstract

States that economists have a hard time predicting inflation rates. How the United States Federal Reserve would be taking a gamble if it raised interest rates to slow the economy to prevent inflation; The view of Federal Reserve Chairman Alan Greenspan; How the traditional methods of forecasting inflation ceased to work; How many in the financial community have great confidence in Greenspan's judgment; Arguments for keeping interest rates the same.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
08827729
Volume :
91
Issue :
143
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
Christian Science Monitor
Publication Type :
News
Accession number :
1944125