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The Myth of Fed Independence After the Treasury-Fed Accord of 1951

Is the Federal Reserve truly independent? Jonathan Newman uncovers the myths behind the 1951 Treasury-Fed Accord, revealing the Fed's long history as a willing financier of America's wars and government spending.

Recorded at the Mises Institute in Auburn, Alabama, on May 17, 2025.

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