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Yellen: Finance and Society
Let me begin by thanking the organizers for inviting me to participate in this important dialogue on the role of finance in society. The financial sector is vital to the economy. A well-functioning financial sector promotes job creation, innovation, and inclusive economic growth. But when the incentives facing financial firms are distorted, these firms may act in ways that can harm society. Appropriate regulation, coupled with vigilant supervision, is essential to address these issues. Unfortunately, in the years preceding the financial crisis, all too many firms took on risks they could neither measure nor manage. ... (full story)
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