The 30,000 foot view

Sep 13

What is the Fed looking at?

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The Very Humble Macroeconomist

Not sure we know the value of the natural rate of unemployment with much confidence.

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Sep 16Author

George,

I completely agree--like Potential GDP, the natural rate is a best-guess.

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