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Justin Wolfers highlights the Federal Reserve's challenging position when the economy weakens but inflation is rising. In such circumstances, lowering interest rates could worsen inflation, even as overall economic activity slows.
Wolfers draws attention to the Fed's trade-off of managing two goals—inflation and economic growth—with a single policy instrument. His comments point to the complexities facing central banks under these conditions.
Wolfers has previously urged a deeper examination of the economic impact of war costs on the U.S., warning that consequences such as lost jobs may total hundreds of billions of dollars. He has also explored the question of U.S. insolvency in accessible video discussions. These topics show his ongoing focus on major fiscal and policy challenges facing the economy.