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The FOMC: transparency achieved?

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Greater transparency is a means to better synchronize the public with policymakers and minimize the risks of undesirable economic outcomes.

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  • Richard G. Anderson, 2012. "The FOMC: transparency achieved?," Economic Synopses, Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis.
    • Handle: RePEc:fip:fedles:y:2012:n:9
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