Average Quote by Janet Yellen

We believe that the Federal Reserve has to carry on with a progressive increase in interest rates as a consequence of the American economy.

— Rodrigo Rato

“Thus, increases in interest rates matter greatly for the economy as a whole. They not only cause direct reductions in investment spending and interest-sensitive…

— McConnell Campbell

Efforts to promote financial stability through adjustments in interest rates would increase the volatility of inflation and employment. As a result, I believe a…

— Janet Yellen

Requiring the Fed to focus on preserving the purchasing power of the dollar will create a solid foundation for economic growth.

— Kevin Brady

The Fed's ability to raise and lower short-term interest rates is its primary control over the economy.

— Alex Berenson

If the Federal Reserve pursues a strong dollar at home while the dollar becomes more competitive in global markets, we can achieve both price…

— Martin Feldstein

When there's downward pressure on growth, one choice is to adjust economic policy, increase deficits, relax monetary policy. That might have a short-term benefit,…

— Li Keqiang

Increased business sales would almost certainly raise the productive capacity of the economy by encouraging additional capital spending, especially if accompanied by reduced uncertainty…

— Janet Yellen

...the Federal Reserve has the capacity to operate in domestic money markets to maintain interest rates at a level consistent with our economic goals

— Ben Bernanke

If we boost productivity, we can improve economic growth.

— Tony Abbott

If we were to underrun our inflation objective over a period of time that we tried to increase interest rates, I think that would…

— Charles L. Evans

In the long run, greater investment would mean greater productivity and income growth.

— Bob Frank