Central Bank Intervention
George argues that during the financial crisis, the central bank should have engaged in aggressive open market operations and considered purchasing a broader range of assets. He suggests that a Dutch auction could have determined the value of questionable securities without exposing the Fed or taxpayers to risk. Russ raises concerns about perpetuating a welfare program for Wall Street through intervention.In this clip
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George Selgin on the Fed
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