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Former Dean and Boston Fed President Susan M. Collins Reports Vibrant Economy, Growth Opportunities

Nov 25, 2024

Just a few years after the peak of a global pandemic that significantly disrupted supply chains and catapulted millions of Americans into unemployment, the U.S. economy has made a startlingly strong and fast recovery. Boston Federal Reserve Bank...

In the Media

Oil price uncertainty a factor for the Fed - Stevenson

Mar 21, 2022 NPR Marketplace

The Federal Reserve walks a thin line while trying to stop inflation without stopping growth. Betsey Stevenson, professor of public policy and economics, discussed what they need to consider when deciding which policy levers to pull. “Are we...

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Stevenson calls for Senate Republicans to confirm Biden’s Federal Reserve nominees

Mar 16, 2022

Betsey Stevenson, professor of public policy and economics, recently penned an op-ed in The Hill calling for Senate Republicans to confirm President Biden’s Federal Reserve nominees. “With inflation levels at a 40-year high and the conflict in...

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Stevenson signs onto letter urging approval of Federal Reserve Board nominees

Feb 8, 2022

Ford School professor Betsey Stevenson, along with multiple other economic experts, sent a letter to the Senate Banking Committee urging them to approve the current nominees for the Federal Reserve Board. "In addition to representing among the...

In the Media

Stevenson discusses Federal Reserve policy

Dec 15, 2021 Bloomberg

Following the Federal Reserve's announcement, Betsey Stevenson, professor of public policy and economics, appeared on Bloomberg's "Sound On" podcast to discuss monetary policy changes. "The Fed did exactly what everyone expected them to do today,...

Alumni spotlight

Susan McLaughlin (MPP/MBA' 93) manages financial crises in three decades at the Fed

Aug 13, 2021

Throughout nearly three decades at the Federal Reserve Bank of New York, Susan McLaughlin (MPP/MBA '93) has worked a wide range of roles, most of them closely involved in the Fed's interactions in financial markets. In addition, she has had her...

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Susan M. Collins quoted in Detroit Free Press about Federal Reserve unpredictability

Sep 22, 2015

Susan M. Collins, Joan and Sanford Weill Dean of Public Policy at the Ford School, was one of several economists who provided insight into possible actions the Federal Reserve could take in the coming year following its decision to not raise...

Fed's choice to hold steady on monetary policy "right decision," says Justin Wolfers

Sep 18, 2013

After months of debate over a potential taper, Chairman Bernanke announced that the Fed will hold off tightening the quantitative easing policies enacted after the Great Recession.A Washington Times article quoted Ford School economist Justin...

Boston Fed President & CEO Susan M. Collins returns to the Ford School

Nov 20, 2024, 4:00-5:30 pm EST

Joan and Sanford Weill Hall Annenberg Auditorium (1210)

Join Boston Fed President & CEO Susan M. Collins, our former Ford School dean, for a conversation about monetary policy, the breadth of the Federal Reserve's work, and her career path.

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Susan M. Collins: A View from the Fed

Nov 20, 2024 1:21:45

Boston Fed President & CEO Susan M. Collins, our former Ford School dean, holds a conversation about monetary policy, the breadth of the Federal Reserve's work, and her career path. November, 2024.

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Central Bank of the Future Conference Panel 4: Anti-Money Laundering & Financial Inclusion (Day 2)

Oct 3, 2019 1:16:26

Aaron Klein, Jennifer Shasky Calvery, and moderator Jo Ann Barefoot participate in the fourth panel for the Central Bank of the Future Conference.

Central Bank of the Future Conference Panel 4