FEDERALhearing transcript

Joint Economic Committee Hearing on the Economic Outlook (Nov 2016)

Original title: THE ECONOMIC OUTLOOK

January 1, 2017

economy federal reserve gdp growth national debt monetary policy productivity

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The Frame

What this does

This hearing served as a formal oversight session where Congress reviewed the Federal Reserve's assessment of the economy, influencing future legislative discussions on tax, regulatory, and fiscal policy.

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Federal Reserve

The Chair of the Federal Reserve is required to provide testimony and respond to questions from the Joint Economic Committee.

U.S. Congress

Members of the committee use the testimony to inform future legislative decisions regarding fiscal and regulatory policy.

What changed

Last recorded activity January 1, 2017.

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Summary

The Joint Economic Committee held a hearing on November 17, 2016, to receive an update on the U.S. economic outlook from Federal Reserve Chair Janet Yellen. The discussion focused on long-term , productivity, interest rates, and the impact of national debt.

Key Facts

The hearing took place on November 17, 2016, in the Hart Senate Office Building.
The U.S. national debt-to-GDP ratio was 39.3% in 2008 and reached 76.6% by the end of 2016.
The Congressional Budget Office (CBO) projected the debt-to-GDP ratio would reach 85.5% over the following 10 years.
Chairman Coats noted that low interest rates alone have not sufficiently stimulated economic growth.
The committee discussed the potential need for tax reform, regulatory reform, and infrastructure investment to incentivize capital investment.
The hearing was the final meeting of the Joint Economic Committee for the 114th Congress.

Why It Matters

Frequently Asked Questions

What was the purpose of this hearing?

The hearing was held to receive an update on the economic outlook from the Chair of the Federal Reserve and to discuss potential policy responses to economic challenges.

What concerns were raised regarding the national debt?

Chairman Coats highlighted that the increased from 39.3% in 2008 to 76.6% in 2016, with projections suggesting it would continue to rise.

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Shift in Economic Strategy

The hearing highlights a transition in 2016 from relying on low interest rates to advocating for tax and regulatory reform as primary drivers for economic growth.

Daniel Coats Federal Reserve

Connected Entities

personCarolyn B. Maloney“Ranking Member of the Joint Economic Committee, U.S. Representative from New Yor”Map →

personJanet L. Yellen“Chair of the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System”Map →

organizationJoint Economic Committee“Congressional committee hosting the hearing”Map →

personDaniel Coats“Chairman of the Joint Economic Committee, U.S. Senator from Indiana”Map →

Sources

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