Ayna.AI together with Fernweh Group recently hosted Q4 C2 (CEO Circle) Conference with Professor Deborah J. Lucas, Sloan Distinguished Professor of Finance at MIT Sloan as one of the key speakers.  

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Professor Lucas presents a comprehensive analysis of macroeconomics and government policy shifts since the 2007-2008 financial crisis. She explores the transformations in monetary policy and financial markets, discussing responses to crises like COVID and recent bank failures. Emphasizing the intricacies of monetary policy mechanisms, she covers interest rates, the Federal Reserve's evolution, and the role of quantitative easing.

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Professor Lucas examines the pandemic's fiscal and credit stimulus impact on inflation, savings, and spending, drawing from history to discuss the Fed's expanded role, interest rate dynamics, and ties to fiscal policies. Addressing recent bank failures, she highlights implications for credit markets and regulations, concluding with an optimistic outlook and insights on managing inflation and economic stability.