How Central Banks Influence Politics And Economies

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Heard On The Morning Show
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Federal Reserve leaders are focused on interest rates as the country hits the sweet spot of two percent inflation. Central banking decisions may seem irrelevant, but they affect people’s everyday lives. Our guest is an author who worked in finance. She says she sees indicators of the Great Recession one decade later. She also breaks down the role of central banks and how countries manipulate money to shift global economies and politics.

Episode Credits

  • Kate Archer Kent Host
  • Kealey Bultena Producer
  • Nomi Prins Guest