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I’ve heard so many times now that the Fed has a terrible track record, but from the things I’ve read personally their decisions seemed to make sense. For instance, I read Alan Greenspan’s book, and the Fed’s actions in the 90’s seemed rational and in the interests of the US economy.

Can you more well read and experienced guys weigh in or give some concrete examples of when the Fed really dropped the ball in the last 2 decades ? Also do you think the hate against the Fed is mostly rational or irrational and due to misunderstanding?

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