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“I think it is appropriate to ask whether this trend is compatible with values rooted in our nation's history, among them the high value Americans have traditionally placed on equality of opportunity.”

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Janet Yellen
Janet Yellen

Janet Yellen is a distinguished economist born on August 13, 1946. She has a profound academic background and extensive practical experience in the field of economics, serving as the Chair of the Federal Reserve System in the United States, which has had a profound impact on global financial policy. more

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