The Federal Reserve Bank of Cleveland announced on May 14 that it will host a virtual session titled “The Case for Central Bank Independence” as part of its Conversations on Central Banking series. The event is scheduled for Thursday, May 14 from 1:00 to 1:45 pm EST and will include presentations, a panel discussion, and a moderated question-and-answer segment.
This session aims to discuss insights from academic research about central bank independence and accountability. Topics may include different ways to measure independence, its role in establishing credibility and maintaining price stability, and how a decentralized central bank system can support this independence.
According to the official website, the Federal Reserve Bank of Cleveland supports economic resilience and mobility for low- and moderate-income communities in its district according to the official website. The bank also promotes the stability, integrity, and efficiency of the nation’s monetary, financial, and payments systems with the goal of supporting optimal economic performance according to the official website.
Beth M. Hammack serves as president and chief executive officer of the Federal Reserve Bank of Cleveland according to the official website. The institution represents the Fourth Federal Reserve District which includes Ohio, western Pennsylvania, eastern Kentucky, and northern West Virginia according to the official website, participating in national monetary policy through its president’s role on the Federal Open Market Committee according to the official website.
The Conversations on Central Banking series is free and open to all members of the public. Past sessions have included speakers from central banks around the world as well as academia and industry experts. Registrants will receive confirmation emails with instructions for joining online. The event will be recorded for later viewing.
