Janet Yellen speech: Changes in tax policy likely give lift to economy in coming years
|Janet Yellen, Chair of the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System, is delivering her remarks on the monetary policy, with key quotes (via LiveSquawk) found below.
Macroeconomic effects of any tax changes are uncertain.
Seen solid economic growth in Q2 & Q3.
Changes in tax policy likely give lift to economy in coming years.
Allowing labor market to overheat raises risk of needing to tighten abruptly.
Key notes
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About Janet Yellen
Janet L. Yellen took office as Chair of the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System on February 3, 2014, for a four-year term ending February 3, 2018. Dr. Yellen also serves as Chairman of the Federal Open Market Committee, the System's principal monetary policymaking body.
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