Jerome Powell

High school (ages 12+)
People & Society

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https://smallwhale.org/articles/jerome-powell

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

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1. When was Jerome Powell born?February 4, 1953
2. Where was Jerome Powell born?Washington, D.C
3. What is the education?Princeton University, Georgetown University Law Center
4. Who is Jerome Powell?Jerome Powell is the Chair of the Federal Reserve, the bank that helps keep the U.S. economy stable.
5. What jobs did Jerome Powell have before becoming Chair?He worked as a lawyer, then in investment banking and private equity, became a partner at Carlyle Group, started his own firm Severn Capital Partners, and studied public policy.

Monetary Policy: The actions undertaken by a central bank to manipulate the money supply and credit conditions to stimulate or restrain economic activity.
Federal Reserve System: The central banking system of the United States, responsible for monetary policy, financial stability, and banking supervision.
Inflation Surge: A rapid and significant increase in the general price level of goods and services in an economy over a sustained period.
Consensus-Builder: A person skilled at bringing together individuals or groups with differing opinions to reach a general agreement.