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“Will capitalist economies operate at full employment in the absence of routine intervention? Certainly not.”

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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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