Warsh Makes Big Promises at Jackson Hole, Experts React As Federal Reserve Chairman Kevin Warsh made his maiden appearance at the Jackson Hole Economic Symposium in Wyoming, he promised policymakers would take decisive action if inflation doesn't slow down soon.
On its face, this sounds like a reassuring message from the nation's top monetary authority – but scratch beneath the surface and it reveals more of the same incremental thinking that has left many wondering whether the Fed is truly committed to tackling the country's most pressing economic issues.
The symposium itself has long been a gathering place for economists, politicians, and industry leaders.