Remarks by Janet L. Yellen on the future of the Fed: Central bank independence and fiscal dominance
I’m pleased to serve on a panel on the future of the Fed. My focus will be on…
Remarks by Janet L. Yellen on receiving the inaugural Janet L. Yellen Award for Excellence in Public Service from CSWEP
Good evening, everyone. Thank you so much for being here tonight. Thank you so much, Linda [Tesar], for…
What would happen if Congress repealed the Fed’s authority to pay interest on reserves?
Some in Congress have proposed a repeal of the Federal Reserve’s authority to pay interest on bank reserves.…
Who has to leave the Federal Reserve next?
The leadership of the Federal Reserve has undergone substantial turnover in the past few years, both at the…
Employment impacts of the CHIPS Act
The $52.7 billion CHIPS and Science Act of August 2022 directly and indirectly created between 42,465 and 54,385…
Trade war and the dollar anchor
Rising tariffs and the United States’ retreat from international trade may threaten the dollar’s status as the world’s…
What next for r*? | Brookings
Investment in artificial intelligence, increased government borrowing, de-globalization, and other factors could in coming years push up the…
Comments on proposed modifications to the Enhanced Supplementary Leverage Ratio
We appreciate the opportunity to submit this comment letter on the joint agency proposal regarding the Supplementary Leverage…
NIH funding and local employment
Funding levels for the National Institutes of Health (NIH) have come under scrutiny since President Trump took office…
An update on the efficacy of sanctions against Russia
In June 2025 we published a paper calling on Europe to increasingly sanction Russia’s shadow fleet, especially now…
Federal Reserve Governor Michael Barr: Booms, busts, and financial regulation
The Federal Reserve and Trump-appointed financial regulators are making significant changes to bank and other financial regulations imposed…
Do American workers still move to find work?
Interstate migration has declined in the U.S. in recent decades, suggesting that workers are less likely to move…