Willem H. Buiter

Willem H. Buiter

Willem H. Buiter, a former chief economist at Citibank and former member of the Monetary Policy Committee of the Bank of England, is an independent economic adviser.

Is Bessent Right About the Fed?

Did the Fed’s aggressive asset purchases inflate risky bubbles and blur its core mandate? A closer look at how unconventional policy may have compromised financial stability.

Willem H. Buiter

November 5, 2025 at 7:25 AM IST

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