ConferencePhiladelphia Federal Reserve President to Deliver Keynote Address at La Salle’s Economic Outlook Conference
Understanding the U.S. Economy: La Salle University’s 22nd Annual Economic Outlook
The 22nd annual Economic Outlook at La Salle University brought together 125 prominent business leaders and guests to discuss the future of the U.S. economy. The keynote speaker, Patrick T. Harker, Ph.D., the president and CEO of the Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia, shared his expertise in these arenas with attendees. In addition, La Salle President Daniel J. Allen, Ph.D., spoke about the economic impact of La Salle. This university sends two out of every three graduates into the Philadelphia workforce after earning their degrees. This article will discuss the insights shared at the event and Federal Reserve’s commitment to returning inflation to 2%.
What is the Immediate and Long-Term Future of the U.S. Economy?
Harker discussed the Federal Reserve’s commitment to returning inflation to 2% at the event. He noted that since March last year, the target range for the federal funds rate had been raised from zero to between 4.5 percent and 4.75 percent. He explained that the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) had raised rates 75 basis points at several meetings but now at a level that allows them to slow down and proceed cautiously. He added that the days of the FOMC raising rates 75 basis points at a time have likely passed.
When Will Inflation End?
Harker also spoke about the Federal Reserve’s commitment to ending inflation. He noted that the FOMC had taken steps to ensure that inflation remains low and stable and that the Federal Reserve is committed to returning inflation to 2%. He added that the FOMC is committed to keeping inflation from rising above 2% in the long term. He explained that the FOMC had taken steps to ensure that inflation remains low and stable and that the Federal Reserve is committed to returning inflation to 2% over the long term.
Related Facts
- La Salle University sends two out of every three graduates into the Philadelphia workforce after earning their degrees.
- La Salle also is home to the nation’s top job-placement rate for MBA graduates.
- La Salle ranks with the best in the country among those considered national universities in U.S. News & World Report’s most recent Best Colleges survey.
- The Federal Reserve is committed to returning inflation to 2%.
- The Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) has taken steps to ensure that inflation remains low and stable.
Key Takeaway
The 22nd annual Economic Outlook at La Salle University provided attendees with valuable insights into the immediate and long-term future of the U.S. economy. The keynote speaker, Patrick T. Harker, Ph.D., the president and CEO of the Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia, discussed the Federal Reserve’s commitment to returning inflation to 2%. He explained that the FOMC had taken steps to ensure that inflation remains low and stable and that the Federal Reserve is committed to returning inflation to 2% over the long term. La Salle President Daniel J. Allen, Ph.D., also spoke about the economic impact of La Salle. This university sends two out of every three graduates into the Philadelphia workforce after earning their degrees.
Conclusion
The 22nd annual Economic Outlook at La Salle University provided valuable insights into the immediate and long-term future of the U.S. economy. The keynote speaker, Patrick T. Harker, Ph.D., discussed the Federal Reserve’s commitment to returning inflation to 2%. La Salle President Daniel J. Allen, Ph.D., also spoke about the economic impact of La Salle. The event was a great success, and attendees left with a greater understanding of the U.S. economy and the steps the Federal Reserve takes to ensure its stability.