The Singularity of the Dual Mandate

Date

Thursday, Sep 29, 2022

Time

1:45 pm PT

Location

Boise State University

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Topics

InflationMonetary Policy

Mary C. Daly’s Keynote at Boise State University

Mary C. Daly delivers the keynote address at Boise State University.

Summary

President Daly delivers the keynote address at Boise State University in Boise, Idaho. In her speech, Mary discusses the pain of high inflation, the Fed’s dual mandate, and her thoughts on the path forward.

Following her address, Mary is joined by Skip Oppenheimer, member of the SF Fed’s Board of Directors, for a moderated Q&A.

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Mary C. Daly is president and CEO of the Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco and helps set American monetary policy as a Federal Open Market Committee participant. Since taking office in 2018, she has committed to making the SF Fed a more community-engaged bank that is transparent and responsive to the people it serves. Read Mary C. Daly’s full bio.

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