Fed's Mester Sees Second Phase of Monetary Policy to Support 'Slow' Recovery

The transcript discusses the actions taken to stabilize financial markets during a crisis, emphasizing the importance of credit flow to households and businesses. It outlines the transition from market stabilization to supporting economic recovery, highlighting the challenges posed by the ongoing health crisis. The Federal Reserve's role in using monetary policy tools, such as interest rates and asset purchases, to achieve full employment and price stability is also discussed.

What was the primary goal of the initial actions taken in response to the financial market instability?

• To reduce taxes

• To ensure financial markets continued to function

• To promote international trade

• To increase government spending

What is expected to be the focus of the second phase of monetary policy?

• Supporting economic recovery and activity

• Increasing interest rates

• Reducing government debt

• Promoting exports

What factors are crucial in determining the pace of economic recovery according to the third section?

• International trade agreements

• Technological advancements

• COVID testing and healthcare capacity

• Tax reforms

Which traditional monetary policy tool is mentioned as already being at zero?

• Interest rate tool

• Forward guidance

• Quantitative easing

• Asset purchases

What is the dual mandate goal of monetary policy as discussed in the third section?

• Increasing GDP and reducing unemployment

• Balancing the budget and reducing debt

• Reducing inflation and increasing exports

• Full employment and price stability