President-elect Joe Biden Picks Janet Yellen For Treasury Secretary

Janet Yellen, former Federal Reserve Chair, is nominated to lead the Treasury Department, marking a historic moment as she would be the first woman in this role. Yellen has a history of breaking barriers in economics, having been the first woman to chair the Federal Reserve. Her career includes regulating banks, managing inflation, and boosting employment. As Treasury Secretary, she will focus on economic recovery from the pandemic, advocating for government-backed aid and continued fiscal support.

Who was the first woman to be nominated to head the Treasury Department?

• Theresa May

• Angela Merkel

• Christine Lagarde

• Janet Yellen

What significant role did Janet Yellen hold from 2014 to 2018?

• President of the World Bank

• CEO of a major bank

• Secretary of State

• Chair of the Federal Reserve

As Fed Chair, what was one of Yellen's responsibilities?

• Overseeing international trade agreements

• Leading the Department of Education

• Managing the national defense budget

• Regulating the nation's largest banks

What is one of the key focuses of Yellen's potential role as Treasury Secretary?

• Privatizing public services

• Increasing tariffs on imports

• Reducing military spending

• Supporting economic recovery from the pandemic

What type of support has Yellen advocated for in response to the pandemic?

• Government-backed aid for workers and businesses

• Reduction in healthcare services

• Increased military funding

• Privatization of public transport