Logan: Ways to Decrease the Fed’s Balance Sheet
Debate Over Central Bank Balance Sheets
Some experts believe that when central banks maintain large balance sheets, it can threaten their ability to operate independently, make their messaging less clear, or blur the lines between monetary and fiscal responsibilities. Shrinking the balance sheet might help address these concerns.
However, before making such a move, policymakers must carefully consider several key tradeoffs, including:
- Value of Federal Reserve Liabilities: The Fed’s liabilities are widely regarded as secure and highly liquid assets. They play a crucial role as a store of value and as a payment method for individuals, businesses, financial institutions, and both domestic and international governments. In this discussion, these liabilities refer to the central bank’s obligations.
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