Janet Yellen in Conversation with Paul Krugman

Janet Yellen’s tenure as Federal Reserve chair (from 2014 to 2018) saw significant employment increases and rising markets in a vastly different political climate from today. She sits down with Paul Krugman-Nobel laureate, New York Times columnist, and GC distinguished professor-to discuss her time at the Federal Reserve and what the future may hold for the U.S. economy. Yellen, who is professor emerita at the University of California Berkeley, currently serves as a distinguished fellow at the Brookings Institution.
Presented on December 10, 2018, by GC Public Programs and the Stone Center on Socio-Economic Inequality. This event is part of the series The Promise and Perils of Democracy.
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[@hereigoagain5050]

Paul seems more comfortable answering Qs than asking them.

[@omegapointil5741]

Enormous amount of respect for Krugman's capacity to Listen. A noble prize winner who understands the value of listening. Of course listening to Yellen isn't tolerance but enlightenment.

[@Monk-Amani.]

@SuperCorrector1 : Of course he did. Krugman only gives attention to what make sense.

[@cg5648]

@@waynealan3067, thanks for this comment. Krugman is a 🤡

[@utkarshpande11]

So soothing. It's like a Aunt telling you a story. Thanks JY!

[@richiepropster4313]

That made me laugh. She does have a soothing voice, plus such insight.

[@brucehutchinson9527]

Yes it's like both Paul and Janet telling us stories. Our crazy aunt and our neurotic uncle.

[@stefan.astrand]

I really want to hear her views now in light of the pandemic. She worries about what would happen if there’s another crises when countries already at zero or sub zero interest rates, and now here we are. Really interesting interview, hearing about the financial crisis from the inside.

[@bledarvelic3938]

Well damn shes kind of gonna get us out of it now under Biden lol

[@seanford8140]

So i've got a question; where there any securities added to the balance sheet which where not treasuries or fanny/freddy or another similar firm?

[@WMarkus]

They lower interest rates, guarantee mortgage loans for the uncreditworthy, and then blame banks for “irresponsible” lending

[@nathanschmidt7115]

The fed, the commercial banks, and even private individuals taking out mortgages all contribute to the same, unfair system that generally benefits both property owners and those closest to the creation of new money at the expense of everyone else.

[@seanford8140]

When we talk about no inflation as a result of QE and low short term interest rates to what extent are we leaving out the subsequent inflation of stock and real estate markets. I know that has nothing to do with the CPI figure.

[@abeldominguez6676]

what is the dredit limit?

[@debbiefinney1630]

My heroes

[@cg5648]

Your taste in heroes sucks and you are stupid.

[@lindomelorin3285]

The freedom of the People Bussiness of the World are equal

[@brucehutchinson9527]

Stone Center on Socio-Economic Inequality Inclusion Diversity Equity Critical Theory

[@abeldominguez6676]

america's credit limit

[@jenpsakiscousin4589]

I'd rather see Brooksley Bourne or PCR interview Janet Yellen. I'm not a big fan of Krugman.

[@brucehutchinson9527]

Paul l" do you have a preference and a how you are addressed" Her Majesty or her royal Majesty

[@donrastar1579]

Im a high-school dropout seaking knowledge. Please help. Anyone. My question is "What would Karl Marx redistribute if not capital?"

[@Brummly84]

54:24 if they only knew what was coming.

[@brucehutchinson9527]

"Let's go Janet Yellen" Janet Yellen and Paul Krugman are just Folks sitting on the front porch on a hot Summer's night. No elitists here.

[@cg5648]

They are clowns that have ruined the economy.

[@abeldominguez6676]

america creatid the silk road. how much can you not spend'

[@jlangenberg]

Two garden gnomes discussing fertilizer

[@robertkeenan9208]

Paul predicted the economy would crash after trump. He also said the internet would not have a major economic impact on the economy. The internet would be similar to fax machines, according to paul. (Mark Dice) 11/6/2019.

[@mikeofallon]

He also predicts a recession about every 10 months.

[@hobo8610]

L O L

[@SlavaU-ug7st]

Architects of the disaster

[@cg5648]

Would love to see Krugman debate Peter Schiff; Schiff would destroy him.

[@deesus1085]

Both are not in any place to ever speak again on the economy.

[@paulthomas9911]

Great. just what america needs. two anti american liberal pieces of shit.

[@ezra420420]

Lies lies lies

[@TeaParty1776]

Two opponents of individual rights. We need new intellectuals.

[@vikmanphotography7984]

I'm not particularly familiar with Yellin's ideologies but you should take a closer look at Krugman. He's definitely an advocate for individual financial mobility- a real champion for the working class

[@TeaParty1776]

@@vikmanphotography7984 Working class as cannon fodder for commie revolution, not as individuals with a right to their own life.

[@dennishoward8792]

Economics is not your strong point.

[@TeaParty1776]

@@dennishoward8792 Agreed, if statism is economics. Disagreed, if capitalism is economics. Krugman is a scientific fraud and Yellin is a know-nothing ,political hack. Both are nihilist haters of mans independent mind. Both are fascist powerlusters.

[@Alberto-xz7th]

@@TeaParty1776 economics is not philosophy or ideology

[@scotth1423]

The host is terrible. Rambles on and on.