Speech

Bullard Discusses the U.S. Economy and Pandemic in Webinar

Abstract: St. Louis Fed President James Bullard talked about substantial progress on health outcomes, but cautioned that risks remain as the pandemic continues. He also discussed the upside surprise for the U.S. economy in recent months, as well as the monetary policy and fiscal policy responses at the beginning of the COVID-19 crisis. He spoke during an event hosted by the Arkansas-based Rotary Club of Hot Springs National Park.

Keywords: COVID-19; monetary policy; fiscal response; K-shaped recovery; risk-based policy;

Bibliographic Information

Provider: Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis

Part of Series: Speech

Publication Date: 2020-11-18

Note: Remarks given for Rotary Club of Hot Springs National Park webinar.