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Baccalaureate Remarks

· Jerome H Powell, Chair of the Federal Reserve (United States)

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ContextBaccalaureate remarks by Jerome Powell at Princeton University, New Jersey.

Why it mattersPowell offers graduates personal reflections on risk-taking and public service rather than policy signals.

Problems raised
  1. Graduates face an uncertain future.
  2. Growth requires taking risks.
  3. Crises test institutions.
Solutions proposed
  1. Take risks and accept mistakes.
  2. Serve the public with dedication.
  3. Rely on experienced civil servants in crises.
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