Harvard’s Jason Furman Discusses Next Fed Chair

Jason Furman, a Harvard Kennedy School professor and former CEA chair, along with Allison Schrager from the Manhattan Institute, addressed the search for the next Federal Reserve chair on ‘Squawk Box.’ They emphasized the importance of Fed independence and the ongoing efforts to combat inflation.

Government Stakes in Private Companies

Furman and Schrager also touched on reports regarding the government potentially taking stakes in private companies, raising questions about the implications for market dynamics and economic policies. Their insights highlight the balancing act between government intervention and maintaining a free market.