A Humbler Fed? Chair Kevin Warsh's Early Moves Toward a Less Transparent Monetary Policy
This City Journal article analyzes new Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh's initial actions, focusing on his announcement of task forces to revise balance sheet policy, communications, data use, and the inflation framework. The piece argues this signals a return to a pre-Ben Bernanke style of monetary policy, characterized by less transparency and fewer extraordinary interventions, which the author deems appropriate for the current economy. The article also covers the Health Council of the Netherlands' controversial endorsement of the 'Dutch Protocol' for youth gender dysphoria, despite contrary systematic reviews, highlighting regulatory capture. Additionally, it features a report on the unique living and working conditions in Deadhorse, Alaska, an oil field town north of the Arctic Circle where workers face constant daylight and isolation. The piece concludes with a curated list of editors' picks on various political and cultural topics.
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