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Brookings Proposes Overhaul of Federal Reserve Balance Sheet

1 report, 1 independent Updated Oct 21
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A paper published by the Brookings Institution, featuring Chris Hughes, proposes a major overhaul of the Federal Reserve's balance sheet. The proposal suggests the Federal Reserve could shrink its overall holdings from $6.8 trillion to approximately $4.5 trillion by changing its rate control toolkit and allowing banks to hold lower levels of cash on hand.

From aol.com

Why it matters

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The proposal argues that if implemented, the Federal Reserve's footprint as a share of GDP would be smaller than at any point since 2008. Additionally, the interest paid by the Fed to banks would fall by roughly two-thirds.

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Who's involved

  • Chris HughesNonresident Fellow who authored the proposal for the balance sheet overhaul
  • Brookings InstitutionAmerican think tank that published the paper detailing the proposed changes
  • FEDThe central bank whose balance sheet and operating system are being discussed

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Possible knock-on effects

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  • U.S. TreasurySpeculative

    U.S. Treasury could see decreased demand for U.S. Treasury debt if Federal Reserve holdings are reduced.

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