Economics Professor Scott Sumner provides insight on how the Federal Reserve Bank's recent decisions relate to his framework for nominal GDP targeting and what implications this will have for the U.S. economy.
Economics Professor Scott Sumner is credited for influencing the Federal Reserve's recent statement, which represented a subtle but perceptible shift in monetary policy strategy.
Economics Professor Scott Sumner is highlighted for his recent impact on the Federal Bank's actions through his economic blogging efforts and the influential attention The Money Illusion is generating.
Professor of Economics Scott Sumner's blog, The Money Illusion, is highlighted in an article focused on how American households are impacted by the recession. This story was also picked up by the Bangor Daily News.
The Federal Reserve is urged to adopt a new monetary policy of targeting nominal income and Economics Professor Scott Sumner is highlighted as one of the early proponents of this policy.
Bentley Global Studies Department Chair and Professor Joni Seager and coauthor Cynthia Enloe discuss their comprehensive book on the myths and truths of the United States' economic wealth, religion, and poverty by each state.
Economics Professor Scott Sumner, and author of the popular blog TheMoneyIllusion, is highlighted for being an early advocate of NGDP targeting, an economic strategy that is now gaining support.
Economics Professor Scott Sumner joins a discussion on Marketplace radio and offers his opinion on what the Fed should have done differently with its recent vow not to raise interest rates until 2013.
Professor of Economics Scott Sumner is highlighted for his insight on the current state of the U.S. economy, doubting the speculation of its characterization as being in a liquidity trap.