How Would Janet Yellen Do as Treasury Secretary?

The transcript discusses Janet Yellen's career, highlighting her roles as Chair of the Council of Economic Advisers, Chair of the Federal Reserve, and now Secretary of the Treasury. It compares her to past Treasury Secretaries like Jim Baker and Robert Rubin, noting the challenges she faces in her new role during difficult economic times. The discussion also touches on her political challenges in Washington and her background as a labor economist from the University of California, Berkeley.

What previous roles has Janet Yellen held before becoming Secretary of the Treasury?

• Chair of the Council of Economic Advisers and Chair of the Fed

• Chair of the Fed and Secretary of Defense

• Governor of California and Chair of the Fed

• Secretary of State and Chair of the Council of Economic Advisers

Which past Treasury secretaries are mentioned as examples for Janet Yellen?

• Andrew Mellon and John Snow

• Jim Baker and Robert Rubin

• Alexander Hamilton and Henry Paulson

• Timothy Geithner and Larry Summers

What is the economic environment like as Janet Yellen takes on her new role?

• Booming and optimistic

• Challenging and uncertain

• Stable and prosperous

• Recession-free and calm

What is Janet Yellen's academic background?

• Trained in international relations

• Trained in political science

• Trained in labor economics

• Trained in financial markets

What is a potential challenge for Janet Yellen in her new role?

• Managing technological innovations

• Navigating international diplomacy

• Overseeing environmental policies

• Handling political dynamics in Washington