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Charles I. Plosser, President and Chief Executive Officer
Charles I. Plosser became the Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia's 10th president and chief executive officer on August 1, 2006.
Before coming to Philadelphia, he was the John M. Olin Distinguished Professor of Economics and Public Policy and director of the Bradley Policy Research Center at the William E. Simon Graduate School of Business Administration 
, where he also served as dean from 1993 to 2003.
He was also a professor of economics in the Department of Economics at the University of Rochester, a senior research associate at the Rochester Center for Economic Research in the university's College of Arts and Science, and a research associate at the National Bureau of Economic Research in Cambridge, Massachusetts.
2013 Speeches
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Reducing Financial Fragility by Ending Too Big to Fail
Eighth Annual Finance Conference Boston College Carroll School of Management
June 6, 2013, Boston, MA
PDF version (148 KB, 11 pages)
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A Perspective on the U.S. Economic Outlook and Monetary Policy
Global Interdependence Center's Central Banking Series: Recovery 2013 — Strength or Stagnation?
May 16, 2013, Milan, Italy
Note: President Plosser presented similar remarks on May 14, 2013, before the SNS (Center for Business and Policy Studies) and the SIFR (The Institute for Financial Research) in Stockholm, Sweden.
PDF version (139 KB, 12 pages)
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A Perspective on the U.S. Economic Outlook and Monetary Policy
SNS (Center for Business and Policy Studies) and SIFR (The Institute for Financial Research)
May 14, 2013, Stockholm, Sweden
PDF version (116 KB, 12 pages)
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Can We End Too Big to Fail?
4th Annual Simon New York City Conference
Reform at a Crossroads: Economic Transformation in the Year Ahead
May 9, 2013, New York, NY
PDF version (155 KB, 12 pages)
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Reconsidering EXIT
Monetary Policy in a Global Setting: China and the United States
Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco, Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis, and the National Institute for Fiscal Studies at Tsinghua University
April 16, 2013, Beijing, China
PDF version (339 KB, 12 pages)
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A Perspective on the U.S. Economic Outlook and Monetary Policy
Market News International Seminar
April 11, 2013, Hong Kong, China
PDF version (115 KB, 12 pages)
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Economic Conditions and Monetary Policy
Economic Development Company and Economic Development Finance Corporation of Lancaster County Annual Meeting
March 6, 2013, Lancaster, Pennsylvania
PDF version (132 KB, 13 pages)
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Forward Guidance
Stanford Institute for Economic Policy Research’s (SIEPR) Associates Meeting
February 12, 2013, Stanford, California
PDF version (137 KB, 9 pages)
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The Economic Outlook and Long-Term Growth
34th Annual Economic Seminar, Sponsored by the Simon School of Business with JPMorgan Chase & Co. and the Rochester Business Alliance
January 15, 2013, Rochester, New York
Note: President Plosser presented similar remarks at the New Jersey Economic Leadership Forum, on January 11, 2013.
PDF version (136 KB, 11 pages)
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The Economic Outlook and Long-Term Growth
New Jersey Economic Leadership Forum, New Jersey Bankers Association, January 11, 2013, Somerset, New Jersey
PDF version (115 KB, 11 pages)
2012 Speeches
- Good Intentions in the Short Term with Risky Consequences for the Long Term Cato Institute 30th Annual Monetary Conference — Money, Markets, and Government: The Next 30 Years, November 15, 2012, Washington, D.C.
PDF version (159 KB, 9 pages) - Economic Outlook and the Limits of Monetary Policy
Southern Chester County Chamber of Commerce Fall Luncheon, October 11, 2012
PDF version (134 KB, 11 pages) - Economic Outlook and Monetary Policy
CFA Society of Philadelphia/The Bond Club of Philadelphia, September 25, 2012
PDF version (125 KB, 12 pages) - Macro Models and Monetary Policy Analysis
Bundesbank — Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia Spring 2012 Research Conference, Eltville, Germany, May 25, 2012
PDF version (181 KB, 12 pages) - Resilient Communities in a Resilient Economy
Reinventing Older Communities: Building Resilient Cities, May 9, 2012
PDF version (98 KB, 6 pages) - Transparency and Monetary Policy
University of California, Santa Barbara Economic Forecast Project 2012,
May 3, 2012
PDF version (101 KB, 7 pages) - A Perspective on the Economic Outlook
CFA Society of San Diego, May 1, 2012
PDF version (113 KB, 12 pages) - Transparent Communications: The Journey Continues
National Economists Club, Washington, D.C., April 12, 2012
PDF version (132 KB, 11 pages) - Economic Outlook
Rotary Club of Wilmington, Wilmington, Delaware, March 29, 2012 PDF version (122 KB, 10 pages) - Restoring Central Banks After the Crisis
Re-Examining Central Bank Orthodoxy for Unorthodox Times: Inaugural Meeting of the Global Society of Fellows of the Global Interdependence Center,
Banque de France, Paris, France, March 26, 2012
PDF version (126 KB, 6 pages) - A Progress Report on Our Monetary Policy Framework
Forecasters Club, New York, New York, February 29, 2012 PDF version (144 KB, 10 pages) - Fiscal Policy and Monetary Policy: Restoring the Boundaries
U.S. Monetary Policy Forum, The Initiative on Global Markets, University of Chicago Booth School of Business, New York, New York, February 24, 2012 PDF version (143 KB, 8 pages) - The Outlook and the Hazards of Accelerationist Policy
Economic Forecast, The University of Delaware Center for Economic Education and Entrepreneurship, Newark, Delaware, February 14, 2012
PDF version (98 KB, 8 pages) - Economic Outlook and Communicating Monetary Policy
The 2012 Economic Forecast Breakfast and Annual Meeting of the Main Line Chamber of Commerce and the Main Line Chamber Foundation, February 1, 2012
PDF version (94 KB, 10 pages) - Economic Prospects and Monetary Policy for the New Year
33rd Annual Economic Seminar, January 11, 2012, Rochester, New York
PDF version (148 KB, 11 pages)
2011 Speeches
- Some Observations on Fiscal Imbalances and Monetary Policy
The Philadelphia Fed Policy Forum: “Budgets on the Brink: Perspectives on Debt and Monetary Policy,” December 2, 2011
PDF version (104 KB, 7 pages) - Strengthening Our Monetary Policy Framework Through Commitment, Credibility, and Communication
Global Interdependence Center’s 2011 Global Citizen Award Luncheon
Union League Club, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, November 8, 2011 PDF version (146 KB, 9 pages) - Economic Outlook and a Perspective on Monetary Policy
Zell/Lurie Real Estate Center at Wharton, Fall Members’ Meeting, October 12, 2011
PDF version (108 KB, 9 pages) - Economic Outlook
Business Leaders Forum, Villanova School of Business, September 29, 2011
PDF version (99 KB, 9 pages) - The U.S. Economic Outlook and the Normalization of Monetary Policy
Society of Business Economists Annual Conference, June 9, 2011, London, England
PDF version (95 KB, 8 pages) - A Credible Commitment to Normalization
Capital Markets in the Post-Crisis Environment, Global Interdependence Center and the Bank of Finland, June 6, 2011, Helsinki, Finland
PDF version (83 KB, 6 pages) - A Perspective on the Economic Outlook
New Jersey Bankers Association, May 12, 2011, Aventura, Florida
PDF version (130 KB, 8 pages) - Strengthening Our Monetary Policy Framework
20th Annual Hyman P. Minsky Conference, April 14, 2011, New York, New York
PDF version (111 KB, 8 pages) - From Recession to Expansion: A Policymaker’s Perspective
Harrisburg Regional Chamber & Capital Regional Economic Development Corporation, April 1, 2011
PDF version (99 KB, 8 pages) - EXIT
Shadow Open Market Committee, March 25, 2011
PDF version (131 KB, 12 pages) - The Progress of Recovery and Challenges for Policymakers
Rotary Club of Birmingham, February 23, 2011
PDF version (94 KB, 9 pages) - The Scope and Responsibilities of Monetary Policy
GIC 2011 Global Conference Series: Monetary Policy and Central Banking in the Post-Crisis Environment, The Central Bank of Chile, January 17, 2011
PDF version (162 KB, 11 pages) - Economic Outlook and Challenges for Monetary Policy
The Philadelphia Chapter of the Risk Management Association, January 11, 2011
PDF version (92 KB, 11 pages)
2010 Speeches
- Economic Outlook and Monetary Policy
32nd Annual Economic Seminar, Sponsored by the Simon Graduate School of Business, Rochester Business Alliance, and JPMorgan Chase & Co., Rochester, NY, December 2, 2010
PDF version (104 KB, 11 pages) - Bubble, Bubble, Toil and Trouble: A Dangerous Brew for Monetary Policy
Cato Institute’s 28th Annual Monetary Conference, November 18, 2010
PDF version (111 KB, 10 pages) - Responding to Economic Crises: Good Intentions, Bad Incentives, and Ugly Results
The Union League of Philadelphia, October 20, 2010
PDF version (111 KB, 10 pages) - Economic Outlook
Greater Vineland Chamber of Commerce, Vineland, NJ, September 29, 2010
PDF version (115 KB, 9 pages) -
Credible Commitments and Monetary Policy After the Crisis
Swiss National Bank Monetary Policy Conference, Zurich, Switzerland, September 24, 2010
PDF version (135 KB, 13 pages) - Convertible Securities and Bankruptcy Reforms: Addressing Too Big to Fail and Reducing the Fragility of the Financial System
Conference on the Squam Lake Report: Fixing the Financial System, New York, NY, June 16, 2010
PDF version (127 KB, 9 pages) - Economic Outlook
Blair County Chamber of Commerce Breakfast Club, Altoona, PA, June 11, 2010
PDF version (101 KB, 9 pages) - Economic Outlook
Delaware State Chamber of Commerce, DuPont Country Club, Wilmington, Delaware, May 7, 2010
PDF version (108 KB, 8 pages) - Output Gaps and Robust Policy Rules
2010 European Banking & Financial Forum, March 23, 2010
PDF version (106 KB, 6 pages) - Welcoming Remarks: Financial Interdependence in the World's Post-Crisis Capital Markets
2010 Global Conference Series (Part III), March 3, 2010
PDF version (93 KB, 6 pages) - The Federal Reserve System: Balancing Independence and Accountability
World Affairs Council of Philadelphia,
February 17, 2010
PDF version (116 KB, 14 pages) - Economic Outlook
Entrepreneurs Forum of Greater Philadelphia, January 12, 2010
PDF version (136 KB, 9 pages)
2009 Speeches
- Some Observations About Policy Lessons from the Crisis
The Philadelphia Fed Policy Forum: Policy Lessons from the Economic and Financial Crisis, December 4, 2009
PDF version (56 KB, 7 pages) - Monetary Policy and the Wisdom of Wayne Gretzky
31st Annual Economic Seminar, Sponsored by the Simon Graduate School of Business, Rochester Business Alliance, and JPMorgan Chase & Co., Rochester, NY, December 1, 2009
PDF version (64 KB, 8 pages) - Food or Commodity Price Shocks and Inflation: A Central Banker's Perspective
"Food and Water — Basic Challenges to International Stability," 2009 Global Conference Series (Part 4), presented by the Global Interdependence Center (GIC) in partnership with the University of Chicago Booth School of Business, Singapore, November 19, 2009
PDF version (97 KB, 11 pages) - Sound Monetary Policy for Good Times and Bad
Merk Investments/Stanford SIEPR Panel, Stanford University, Palo Alto, California, October 20, 2009
PDF version (95 KB, 9 pages) - Demystifying the Federal Reserve
Lafayette College Policy Studies Program, Farinon College Center, Lafayette College, Easton, PA, September 29, 2009
PDF version (119 KB, 10 pages) - A Perspective on the Outlook, Output Gaps, and Price Stability
Money Marketeers, The Down Town Association, New York, May 21, 2009
PDF version (192 KB, 10 pages) - Improving Financial Stability
Distinguished Speaker Series, University of Chicago Booth School of Business, March 31, 2009
PDF version (179 KB, 13 pages) - Redesigning Financial System Regulation
For the New York University Conference "Restoring Financial Stability: How to Repair a Failed System," March 6, 2009
PDF version (53 KB, 7 pages) - Ensuring Sound Monetary Policy in the Aftermath of Crisis
U.S. Monetary Policy Forum, The Initiative on Global Markets, held in New York City, and sponsored by the University of Chicago Booth School of Business, February 27, 2009
PDF version (13 KB, 6 pages) - The Economic Outlook and Some Challenges Facing the Federal Reserve
2009 Economic Outlook Panel, University of Delaware, January 14, 2009
PDF version (72 KB, 8 pages)
2008 Speeches
- The Financial Tsunami and the Federal Reserve
William E. Simon Graduate School of Business, University of Rochester
30th Annual Economic Outlook Seminar, December 2, 2008
PDF version (88 KB, 8 pages)
- Some Thoughts on the Economy and Financial Regulatory Reform
The Economics Club of Pittsburgh, November 13, 2008
PDF version (114 KB, 9 pages)
- The Limits of Central Banking
New York Office of the Council on Foreign Relations, October 8, 2008
PDF version (53 KB, 10 pages) - Perspectives on the Economy, Inflation, and Monetary Policy
Philadelphia Business Journal Book of Lists Power Breakfast, King of Prussia, PA, July 22, 2008
PDF version (71 KB, 11 pages) - Financial Econometrics, Financial Innovation, and Financial Stability
For the Inaugural Conference of the Society for Financial Econometrics, New York University Stern School of Business, New York, NY, June 5, 2008
PDF version (37 KB, 11 pages) - Monetary Policy and Financial Stability
The 26th Annual Monetary and Trade Conference, The Global Interdependence Center and Drexel's LeBow College of Business, April 18, 2008
PDF version (36 KB, 7 pages) - Education and Economic Prosperity
Montgomery County College's Distinguished Lecture Series, April 16, 2008
PDF version (53 KB, 12 pages) - Foundations for Sound Central Banking
Session on Global Challenges in Monetary Policy, Global Interdependence Center, March 28, 2008
PDF version (46 KB, 7 pages) - The Benefits of Systematic Monetary Policy
National Association for Business Economics, Washington Economic Policy Conference, March 3, 2008
PDF ( 68 KB, 14 pages) - The Economic Outlook and Challenges
for Policymakers
Birmingham Rotary Club, February 6, 2008
PDF version (46 KB, 9 pages) - The Economic Outlook and the Fed's Roles in Monetary Policy and Financial Stability
Main Line Chamber of Commerce, Economic Forecast Breakfast, January 8, 2008
PDF version (44 KB, 7 pages)
2007 Speeches
- Economic Outlook and Central Bank Policy
University of Rochester, William E. Simon Graduate School of Business Administration, Economic Outlook Seminar, November 27, 2007
PDF version (52 KB, 9 pages) - Invention, Productivity, and the Economy
New Jersey Technology Council, Edison Innovators Speaker Series, September 25, 2007
PDF version (42 KB, 10 pages) - Two Pillars of Central Banking: Monetary Policy and Financial Stability
Opening Remarks to the Pennsylvania Association of Community Bankers 130th Annual Convention, September 8, 2007
PDF version (31 KB, 8 pages) - House Prices and Monetary Policy
European Economics and Financial Centre
Distinguished Speakers Series, July 11, 2007
PDF version (49 KB, 10 pages) - Price Stability and Economic Welfare
Global Interdependence Center's 25th Annual Monetary & Trade Conference, April 16, 2007
PDF version (21 KB, 5 pages) - Opening Remarks
Federal Reserve Community Development Studies and Education Research Conference: Financing Community Development, March 30, 2007
PDF version (22 KB, 6 pages) - What Can We Expect from the Yield Curve?
NJ Bankers 2007 Annual Convention, March 23, 2007
PDF version (48 KB, 8 pages) - Credibility and Commitment
New York Association for Business Economics, March 6, 2007
PDF version (45 KB, 14 pages)
President Plosser also delivered this speech as part of the Hutchinson Lecture at the University of Delaware on April 10, 2007. - The Economic Outlook: Prospects for 2007
The Greater Philadelphia Chamber of Commerce, February 7, 2007
PDF version (30 KB, 9 pages)
2006 Speeches
- The Economic Outlook and Monetary Policy
University of Rochester, November 28, 2006
PDF version (36 KB, 9 pages) - The Economy, Inflation, and Monetary Policy
CFA Society of Philadelphia, October 5, 2006
PDF version (49 KB, 10 pages)
Remarks on Reform
- Plosser Defines Key Issues in Financial Reform
May 5, 2010 - Plosser Outlines Critical Elements of Financial Reform
April 20, 2010
Articles
- President Charles Plosser outlines what steps can be taken to draw clear boundaries between monetary and fiscal policy in his editorial “When a Monetary Solution Is a Road to Perdition,”
which ran in the Financial Times on May 18, 2012. Reader registration is required. - James M. Nason and Charles I. Plosser, “Time-Consistency and Credible Monetary Policy After the Crisis,” Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia Business Review, Second Quarter 2012. (8 pages, 351 KB)
- Michael Dotsey and Charles I. Plosser, “Designing Monetary Policy Rules in an Uncertain Economic Environment,” Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia Business Review, First Quarter 2012. (396 KB, 9 pages)
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