Why is Volcker's tenure as Chairman often referred to as the'Volcker shock'?
Because of his surprising appearance
Because of his radical financial policies
Because of his controversial speeches
Because of his strong criticism of Wall Street
Answer
The'Volcker shock' refers to the drastic measures implemented by Paul Volcker during his tenure as Chairman of the Federal Reserve from 1979 to 1987. Volcker's unprecedented monetary policies aimed to combat soaring inflation by rapidly increasing interest rates, a bold move that initially caused economic hardships but ultimately succeeded in stabilizing the U.S. economy and restoring confidence in the financial system.
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