Rivlin Says Financial Stability Is Biggest Threat to U.S.

The transcript discusses the current state of monetary policy, focusing on Janet Yellen's defense of post-crisis regulation and its potential political implications. It highlights financial stability as a major threat to the US economy, with similar concerns echoed by Mario Draghi regarding global economic threats like trade wars. The debate on monetary policy includes concerns about deregulation and its risks, emphasizing the importance of maintaining post-crisis protections.

What was the main focus of Janet Yellen's speech according to the first section?

• Monetary policy adjustments

• Post-crisis regulation defense

• Interest rate hikes

• Tax reforms

What is identified as the biggest potential threat to the US economy in the second section?

• Inflation

• Financial stability

• Unemployment

• Trade deficits

According to the second section, what did Mario Draghi focus on in his speech?

• Monetary policy

• Trade wars and regulatory cooperation

• Interest rate cuts

• Fiscal policy

What does the third section suggest about deregulating post-crisis protections?

• It would boost economic growth

• It would be a big mistake

• It would have no impact

• It would reduce inflation

What does the third section propose regarding regulation of small and middle-sized banks?

• Ignore them in policy discussions

• Increase their regulatory burden

• Regulate them more efficiently

• Completely deregulate them