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Central Bank Independence
Fed independence is in the news again, with the on and off again disagreements between President Trump and Chairman Powell. Many economists quickly complain about a terrible threat to Fed Independence. But Fed independence is not absolute, written in stone. We do not appoint a central bank czar for life, and say “do what you want.” We certainly would not want complete independence of every other agency, from ATF to VA with SEC, EPA, FTC, HHS in between.
Featured Work:
Policy Implications Of DeepSeek AI’s Talent Base
Chinese startup DeepSeek AI upended the conventional wisdom about AI innovation.
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A Global Examination Of Education And National Prosperity
This terrific “working paper” by distinguished AEI demographer Nicholas Eberstadt concludes with a fascinating (and worrying) appraisal of educational performance in China—perhaps no surprise, since he and his team wrote it with support from the Pentagon’s Office of Net Assessment.
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Which Taxes And Spending Programs Should Be Reformed?
Consumption taxes are the most efficient approach to America’s fiscal challenges because they don’t discourage productive activities, but political resistance makes inflation the most likely outcome of continued deficits, functioning as a hidden tax that will ultimately burden Americans.
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Is US Fiscal Policy Sustainable? | Challenges Facing the US Economy
This panel conversation, chaired by Hoover Senior Fellow Daniel Kessler, addresses the significant challenges and potential solutions related to the growing federal deficit. The panelists all echoed a sobering consensus: US fiscal policy is not sustainable under the current trajectory.
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More Videos & Podcasts
China's AI Breakthrough: DeepSeek Vs. American Dominance With Amy Zegart
Dr. Elizabeth Economy talks with Dr. Amy Zegart about the “DeepSeek Moment”.
China's AI Breakthrough: DeepSeek Vs. American Dominance With Amy Zegart
California Update: He Can Run (For President), But Can He Hide (From His Record)?
Unpack Gov. Gavin Newsom’s South Carolina visit, his redistricting process to add more Democratic seats in Congress, and how California’s unresolved crises — from homelessness to high-speed rail — could weigh down his presidential ambitions.
California Update: He Can Run (For President), But Can He Hide (From His Record)?
Nando Parrado: Resilience, Rugby, And Leading Your Life
Nando Parrado on his legacy of survival, the ethics of crisis leadership, and how the enduring spirit of teamwork—nurtured on the rugby pitch—carried him and his friends through one of the greatest survival challenges in modern history.
Nando Parrado: Resilience, Rugby, And Leading Your Life
Inflation Is A Choice: Kevin Warsh On Fixing The Federal Reserve
Has the Fed lost its way? Hoover Visiting Fellow Kevin Warsh thinks it has and offers solutions on how to fix it.
Inflation Is A Choice: Kevin Warsh On Fixing The Federal Reserve
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