Speech

Does Experiencing High Inflation Change Economic Behavior?

Andrew Hertzberg,
Wenli Li &
Anna Paulson

03 Jan ’26

Philadelphia Fed President and CEO Anna Paulson gave a presentation at the 2026 Allied Social Science Associations (ASSA) annual meeting. She participated in a panel discussion titled Lifetime Experiences and Implications for Monetary Policy.

In addition to her presentation, President Paulson coauthored the essay "Does Experiencing High Inflation Change Economic Behavior?" Download and read the full essay.

Lifetime Experiences and Economic Behavior

You can view the slideshow that accompanied President Paulson's presentation at the 2026 ASSA meeting where she participated on a panel titled Lifetime Experiences and Implications for Monetary Policy. Download a PDF of this presentation.