Since 2008, Monetary Policy Has Cost American Savers about $4 Trillion

Tags: Money and Banks

11/25/2021 Alex J. Pollock

After thirteen years with on average negative real returns to conservative savings, it is time to require the Federal Reserve to address its impact on savers.

Original Article: “Since 2008, Monetary Policy Has Cost American Savers about $4 Trillion“

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