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John C. Williams’ Speeches

Speeches by former President John C. Williams.

  • The Federal Reserve's Unconventional Policies1

    Presentation to the Center for Economics and Public Policy
    UC Irvine
    Irvine, California

  • The Role of Monetary Policy in Bolstering Economic Growth1

    Thank you. It’s a pleasure to be here in Salt Lake City. Today, I will talk about the economy, noting some of the welcome improvements we’ve seen lately, as well as some serious threats to the recovery. I’ll have a few words to say about the ongoing European financial crisis and our own budgetary challenges. […]

  • The Economy, Fiscal Policy, and Monetary Policy1

    Good afternoon. It’s a pleasure to speak to the Financial Women’s Association of San Francisco. My subject is how the U.S. economy is doing and where it’s heading. I’ll highlight where things are improving as well as some of the things that are holding us back. In doing so, I’ll take both a short-term and […]

  • The Economic Outlook and Challenges to Monetary Policy1

    Good afternoon.  It’s a pleasure to be here at the City Club.  This beautiful building connects us with San Francisco’s history as a center of commerce and finance, which makes it a great place to give a talk about the economy.  My subject is how the U.S. economy is doing and where it’s heading.  I’ll […]

  • The Economic Outlook and Challenges to Monetary Policy1

    Good afternoon. I’m delighted to be with you in the City of Roses, which is at its most beautiful this time of year. Unfortunately, my schedule is keeping me indoors most of the time, so most of my views of Mt. Hood have been through office windows. Of course, you didn’t come to hear me […]

  • The Economic Outlook and Challenges to Monetary Policy1

    Good morning.  It is a pleasure to be with you in Coeur d’Alene, which is truly a scenic gem.  One of the things I most enjoy about my job representing the nine western states in the Federal Reserve System is the opportunity to visit many of the most beautiful parts of our country. I’ve been […]

  • Monetary Policy, Money, and Inflation

    Good morning. I’m very pleased to be in such eminent company, especially that of my former advisor at Stanford, John Taylor. And I’ll begin my presentation with a reference to another pathbreaking monetary theorist. Milton Friedman famously said, “Inflation is always and everywhere a monetary phenomenon in the sense that it is and can be […]

  • Welcoming Remarks

    Good morning. I’m delighted to welcome you to the San Francisco Fed for our biennial international Asian Banking and Finance conference. Over the years, we’ve brought together policymakers, bankers, academics, and regulators to examine how global economic and financial trends are playing out in Asia. We initiated this conference series back in 2007, ten years […]

  • The Economic Outlook: Global and Domestic Challenges to Growth1

    Good afternoon. It is a pleasure to be with you today. You know, I’m a big Giants fan, and I’m thrilled to visit Tim Lincecum’s hometown. Now, Timmy is having a tough start this season. But I have great faith in his ability to bounce back. The subject of my talk is another story about […]

  • Bank Regulation in the Post-Crisis World1

    Good morning. It’s a great pleasure to be with you at the 121st annual convention of the California Bankers Association. This is my first opportunity as president of the San Francisco Federal Reserve Bank to meet with the CBA. I look forward to continuing the productive relationship we’ve built between our two organizations over the […]