Although we work through financial markets, our goal is to help Main Street, not Wall Street.
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Monetary policy ultimately must be conducted in a pragmatic manner that relies not on any particular indicator or model but, instead, reflects an ongoing assessment of a wide range of information in the context of our ever-evolving understanding of the economy.
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What this quote means
Monetary policy should be flexible and based on a broad understanding of economic conditions rather than strict adherence to specific models.
Janet Yellen emphasizes the importance of a pragmatic approach to monetary policy, suggesting that it should not be rigidly tied to specific indicators or models. Instead, policy-makers should continuously evaluate a variety of economic information, adapting their strategies to the changing dynamics of the economy to achieve effective results.
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Monetary PolicyEconomyFlexibilityPragmatismAssessment
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Example use cases
In a speech about economic strategies, a speaker might say, 'As Janet Yellen noted, monetary policy must evolve with the economy.'
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