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Episode Notes: The 1979-82 War on Inflation
Read more- Topic: Exploration into the 1979-82 War on Inflation, set against the vibrant backdrop of late '70s America.
- Main Players:
- Paul Volcker: Led the Federal Reserve during this tumultuous period, taking the brave steps needed to counteract spiraling inflation.
- St. Louis Fed & Lawrence Roos: Vital proponents of the monetarist approach, pivotal in steering the nation's monetary policy during this era.
- Key Imagery:
- Late '70s America: A nation of energy, disco, bell-bottoms, and economic anxiety.
- Inflation: Portrayed as a menacing figure impacting everyday life from supermarket prices to family budgets.
- Monetarism: The guiding principle, em ...
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