Economics

Inequality Fight Gets In Ally At The Fed

  • Minneapolis chief backs monetary policy that can help low-paid
  • He hired Obama economist to head new institute for inclusion
Neel KashkariPhotographer: Chris Goodney
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From Bernie Sanders to Warren Buffett, almost everyone says U.S. inequality is a problem. In 2019, big ideas about how to solve it have been in the air. One of the most unlikely solutions is emerging from a far-flung corner of the Federal Reserve.