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A Partnership for Economic Progress: Remarks at the 2024 Annual Meeting & 10th Year Anniversary of the Lawrence Partnership
Collins, Susan M. (2024-06-18)
Susan Collins is encouraged by recent economic data that suggests demand and supply are coming into better balance. Still, the appropriate approach to monetary policy continues to require patience. “Working Places” is an example of how the Fed encourages economic progress on the local level. In Lawrence, Massachusetts, collaborative leadership and a shared vision continue to impact the resurgent city’s future.
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Creating An Economy That Works for All: Remarks at the Bunker Hill Community College 2023 Convocation
Collins, Susan M. (2023-08-31)
To build a vibrant, inclusive economy, we need the best ideas, energy, and participation from everyone. Community colleges play a critical role in this important work by providing affordable, accessible higher education and essential skill development – ultimately strengthening our economy and society.
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Perspectives on the Economy, and on the Opportunities Ahead
Collins, Susan M. (2022-09-26)
Speech to the Greater Boston Chamber of Commerce. In her first speech as president of the Boston Fed, Susan Collins touched on a broad range of topics, including monetary policy, her vision as leader of the Boston Reserve Bank, and the work being done at the Bank to support a vibrant regional and national economy.
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Perspectives on the Economy: Remarks at the Annual Convention of the Maine Bankers Association
Collins, Susan M. (2023-09-22)
Susan Collins shared her views about the economic outlook and monetary policy. Then she provided a few perspectives on banking in New England and in particular Maine – highlighting the importance of banks of all sizes to a vibrant, inclusive economy. She ended with a few points about the Fed’s work across the region, and the shared opportunities to collaborate in the public interest.
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The National and Regional Economy: Navigating Near-term Changes and Long-term Challenges
Collins, Susan M. (2023-01-19)
In her remarks, Susan Collins spoke briefly about monetary policy, then touched on what she has seen in the New England economy during her first six months in this role, and finally talked about an approach those at the Fed have found helps local community efforts to coalesce around challenges, in support of economic resurgence.
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Perspectives on the Eventual Economic Recovery
Rosengren, Eric S. (2021-02-19)
The past year with the pandemic has been grueling. Eleven months after the initial outbreak, economic outcomes for individuals and businesses still remain closely tied to finding and implementing effective public health policy. However, with the successful development of multiple vaccines, it is now possible to imagine much better macroeconomic outcomes ahead. My view is that policymakers must work to ensure that the benefits of the eventual recovery are widely shared. As I’ve mentioned, I believe that as we think about recovery from the pandemic, we should take the time to look for ways ...
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Remarks on the Outlook, Monetary Policy, and Supporting a Vibrant Economy
Collins, Susan M. (2023-03-30)
The following topics were covered: 1) financial stability; 2) monetary policy and the macroeconomic outlook; 3) financial infrastructure and payments services; and 4) community economic development and opportunity.
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