Rethinking Keynesian Theory: Debunking Interest Rates and Inflation Myths

Rethinking Keynesian Theory: Debunking Interest Rates and Inflation Myths
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Frank Hollenbeck
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In the realm of macroeconomics, a legion of Ph.D. economists in central banks passionately contends that interest rates are a pivotal policy tool for managing the economy. Simultaneously, these economists firmly uphold that the Consumer Price Index (CPI) is an accurate gauge for measuring inflation—a widespread acceptance of this CPI as a valuable metric.

Frank Hollenbeck
Frank Hollenbeck
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Frank Hollenbeck has held positions as senior economist at the State Department, chief economist at Caterpillar Overseas, and as an associate director of a Swiss private bank, and is a former lecturer at the International University of Geneva. He is also a regular contributor to Mises.org.
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