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5. Four questions for the task forces
Fri Jul 10, 2026, 11:10 AM
Friday

Question 1: Should employment be a higher priority than inflation since unemployment at any level of the population or economic class reduces economic activity?

Question 2: The Federal Reserve implemented the 2% annual inflation target in 2012 when the US GDP was $15.45 Trillion. Today, the US GDP is $31.87 Trillion, roughly doubled. Is the 2% target still valid or does it need to be adjusted to reflect a larger economy?

Question 3: How have the twin priorities of controlling inflation and ensuring employment conflicted with each other to the detriment of the citizens at large?

Question 4: Has the heavy reliance and focus by publicly traded companies and securities analysts on low interest rates and investment decisions initiated or delayed on the possibility of future interest rate cuts harmed employment in good times and bad?

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