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SUMMER SCHOOL 7: The Fed & Volcker's Socks

Planet Money
Planet Money
Episode • Aug 24, 2022 • 31m
The Federal Reserve plays a very important role in the economy. When things start to look uncertain, the central bank is tasked with stepping in to restore people's confidence in the economy. But how do they do it? On today's episode we dive deep on monetary policy and the role of the fed. |At this Summer School, phones ARE allowed during class... Check out this week's PM TikTok! | Listen to past seasons of Summer School here.

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