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Judy Shelton @ Treasury

From Bloomberg: Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent named Judy Shelton, a former nominee to the Federal Reserve board and a onetime gold-standard enthusiast, as an adviser to counsel him on issues including China’s financial system. Press release here. Even in these surprising times, I am surprised by this appointment. Dr. Shelton has opined on wage rigidity, […]

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