Charles I. Plosser served as president of the Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia for eight-and-a-half years. He retired March 1, 2015. During his tenure, President Plosser spoke at numerous events, and his speeches touched on key economic issues of the time.
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2015
- An Appreciation of the Fed's 12 Banks Union League of Philadelphia, February 17.
- A Perspective on the Economy and Monetary Policy Great Philadelphia Chamber of Commerce, January 14.
2014
- A Longer-Term View of the U.S. Economy and Monetary Policy Charlotte Economics Club, December 3.
- Economic Growth and Monetary Policy: Is There a New Normal? The George Washington University and Princeton University's Griswold Center for Economic Policy Studies, November 13.
- The U.S. Economic Outlook and Monetary Policy UBS European Conference 2014, November 12.
- The Economic Outlook and Monetary Policy Lehigh Valley Partnership and Lehigh Valley Economic Development Corporation, October 16.
- Communicating a Systematic Monetary Policy Society of American Business Editors and Writers Fall Conference, City University of New York (CUNY) Graduate School of Journalism, October 10.
- The Economic Outlook Pennsylvania Association of Community Bankers 137th Annual Convention, September 6.
- Systematic Monetary Policy and Communication The Economic Club of New York, June 24.
- Monetary Rules: Theory and Practice Frameworks for Central Banking in the Next Century Policy Conference, Hoover Institution, May 30.
- Influencing Expectations in the Conduct of Monetary Policy Bank of Japan- Institute for Monetary and Economic Studies Conference: Monetary Policy in a Post-Financial Crisis Era, May 28.
- The Economic Outlook and Housing Women in Housing & Finance, Inc., May 20.
- Reinventing Older Communities: Bridging Growth & Opportunity Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia, May 12.
- Communication and Transparency in the Conduct of Monetary Policy Council on Foreign Relations, May 8.
- Simplicity, Transparency, and Market Discipline in Regulatory Reform Enhancing Prudential Standards in Financial Regulations, cohosted by the Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia, the Wharton Financial Institutions Center, and the Journal of Financial Services Research, April 8.
- Systematic Policy and Forward Guidance Money Marketeers of New York University, Inc.; Down Town Association, March 25.
- Perspectives on the U.S. Economy and Monetary Policy Monetary Policy and Banks and the Rise of Global Protectionism, Global Interdependence Center, March 10.
- Perspectives on the U.S. Economy and Monetary Policy The Official Monetary and Financial Institutions Forum (OMFIF) Golden Series Lecture, March 6.
- Communication Challenges 2014 U.S. Monetary Policy Forum, Initiative on Global Markets, The University of Chicago Booth School of Business, February 28.
- Monetary Policy and a Brightening Economy 2014 Economic Forecast, Lyons Companies, the University of Delaware's Center for Economic Education and Entrepreneurship, and Alfred Lerner College of Business and Economics, February 11.
- Monetary Policy and a Brightening Economy 35th Annual Economic Seminar, sponsored by the Simon Business School with JP Morgan Chase & Co., Rochester Business Alliance, and the CFA Society of Rochester, February 5.
- Perspectives on the Economic and Monetary Policy The 13th Annual Economic Outlook, the School of Business at La Salle University, Union League of Philadelphia Business Network, January 14.
- Shocks, Gaps, and Monetary Policy KAEA-Maekyung Forum, Korea-America Economic Association, January 4.
2013
- Observations on the Centennial of the Federal Reserve System The Philadelphia Fed Policy Forum: "The History of Central Banking in the United States," December 6.
- Economic Conditions and Monetary Policy Risk Management Association, November 18.
- A Limited Central Bank Cato Institute's 31st Annual Monetary Conference — Was the Fed a Good Idea?, November 13.
- The National Economic Outlook and Monetary Policy Greater Johnstown/Cambria County Chamber of Commerce, October 8.
- Assessing Monetary Policy Global Interdependence Center's Fifth Annual Rocky Mountain Economic Summit, July 12.
- Reducing Financial Fragility by Ending Too Big to Fail Eighth Annual Finance Conference, Boston College Carroll School of Management, June 6.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- A Perspective on the U.S. Economic Outlook and Monetary Policy Market News International Seminar, April 11.
- Economic Conditions and Monetary Policy Economic Development Company and Economic Development Finance Corporation of Lancaster County Annual Meeting, March 6.
- Forward Guidance Stanford Institute for Economic Policy Research’s (SIEPR) Annual Meeting, February 12.
- 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.
- The Economic Outlook and Long-Term Growth New Jersey Economic Leadership Forum, New Jersey Bankers Association, January 11.
2012
- 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.
- Economic Outlook and Monetary Policy Southern Chester County Chamber of Commerce Fall Luncheon, October 11.
- Economic Outlook and Monetary Policy CFA Society of Philadelphia/The Bond Club of Philadelphia, September 25.
- Macro Models and Monetary Policy Analysis Bundesbank — Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia Spring 2012 Research Conference, May 25.
- Resilient Communities in a Resilient Economy Reinventing Older Communities: Building Resilient Cities, May 9.
- Transparency and Monetary Policy University of California, Santa Barbara Economic Forecast Project 2012, May 3.
- A Perspective on the Economic Outlook CFA Society of San Diego, May 1.
- Transparent Communications: The Journey Continues National Economists Club, April 12.
- Economic Outlook Rotary Club of Wilmington, March 29.
- 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, March 26.
- A Progress Report on Our Monetary Policy Framework Forecasters Club, February 29.
- 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, February 24.
- The Outlook and the Hazards of Accelerationist Policy Economic Forecast, The University of Delaware Center for Economic Education and Entrepreneurship, February 14.
- 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.
- Economic Prospects and Monetary Policy for the New Year 33rd Annual Economic Seminar, January 11.
2011
- 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.
- Strengthening Our Monetary Policy Framework Through Commitment, Credibility, and Communication Global Interdependence Center’s 2011 Global Citizen Award Luncheon, Union League Club, November 8.
- Economic Outlook and a Perspective on Monetary Policy Zell/Lurie Real Estate Center at Wharton, Fall Members’ Meeting, October 12.
- Economic Outlook Business Leaders Forum, Villanova School of Business, September 29.
- The U.S. Economic Outlook and the Normalization of Monetary Policy Society of Business Economists Annual Conference, June 9.
- A Credible Commitment to Normalization Capital Markets in the Post-Crisis Environment, Global Interdependence Center and the Bank of Finland, June 6.
- A Perspective on the Economic Outlook New Jersey Bankers Association, May 12.
- Strengthening Our Monetary Policy Framework 20th Annual Hyman P. Minsky Conference, April 14.
- From Recession to Expansion: A Policymaker’s Perspective Harrisburg Regional Chamber & Capital Regional Economic Development Corporation, April 1.
- EXIT Shadow Open Market Committee, March 25.
- The Progress of Recovery and Challenges for Policymakers Rotary Club of Birmingham, February 23.
- 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.
- Economic Outlook and Challenges for Monetary Policy The Philadelphia Chapter of the Risk Management Association, January 11.
2010
- Economic Outlook and Monetary Policy 32nd Annual Economic Seminar, sponsored by the Simon Graduate School of Business, Rochester Business Alliance, and JPMorgan Chase & Co., December 2.
- Bubble, Bubble, Toil and Trouble: A Dangerous Brew for Monetary Policy Cato Institute’s 28th Annual Monetary Conference, November 18.
- Responding to Economic Crises: Good Intentions, Bad Incentives, and Ugly Results The Union League of Philadelphia, October 20.
- Economic Outlook Greater Vineland Chamber of Commerce, September 29.
- Credible Commitments and Monetary Policy After the Crisis Swiss National Bank Monetary Policy Conference, September 24.
- 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, June 16.
- Economic Outlook Blair County Chamber of Commerce Breakfast Club, June 11.
- Economic Outlook Delaware State Chamber of Commerce, DuPont Country Club, May 7.
- Output Gaps and Robust Policy Rules 2010 European Banking & Financial Forum, March 23.
- The Federal Reserve System: Balancing Independence and Accountability Financial Interdependence in the World’s Post-Crisis Capital Markets, March 3.
- The Federal Reserve System: Balancing Independence and Accountability World Affairs Council of Philadelphia, February 17.
- Economic Outlook Entrepreneurs Forum of Greater Philadelphia, January 12.
2009
- Some Observations About Policy Lessons from the Crisis The Philadelphia Fed Policy Forum: Policy Lessons from the Economic and Financial Crisis, December 4.
- 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., December 1.
- 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, November 19.
- Sound Monetary Policy for Good Times and Bad Merk Investments/Stanford SIEPR Panel, Stanford University, October 20.
- Demystifying the Federal Reserve Lafayette College Policy Studies Program, Farinon College Center, Lafayette College, September 29.
- A Perspective on the Outlook, Output Gaps, and Price Stability Money Marketeers, The Down Town Association, May 21.
- Improving Financial Stability Distinguished Speaker Series, University of Chicago Booth School of Business, March 31.
- Redesigning Financial System Regulation For the New York University Conference: Restoring Financial Stability: How to Repair a Failed System, March 6.
- 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.
- The Economic Outlook and Some Challenges Facing the Federal Reserve 2009 Economic Outlook Panel, University of Delaware, January 14.
2008
- The Financial Tsunami and the Federal Reserve William E. Simon Graduate School of Business Administration, University of Rochester 30th Annual Economic Outlook Seminar, December 2.
- Some Thoughts on the Economy and Financial Regulatory Reform, The Economics Club of Pittsburgh, November 13.
- The Limits of Central Banking Council on Foreign Relations, October 8.
- Perspectives on the Economy, Inflation, and Monetary Policy Philadelphia Business Journal Book of Lists Power Breakfast, July 22.
- Importance of Financial Econometrics for Financial Innovation and Financial Stability The Inaugural Conference of the Society for Financial Econometrics, New York University Stern School of Business, June 5.
- 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.
- Education and Economic Prosperity Montgomery County College's Distinguished Lecture Series, April 16.
- Foundations for Sound Central Banking Session on Global Challenges in Monetary Policy, Global Interdependence Center, March 28.
- The Benefits of Systematic Monetary Policy National Association for Business Economics, Washington Economic Policy Conference, March 3.
- The Economic Outlook and Challenges for Policymakers Birmingham Rotary Club, February 6.
- The Economic Outlook and the Fed's Roles in Monetary Policy and Financial Stability Main Line Chamber of Commerce Economic Forecast Breakfast, January 8.
2007
- Economic Outlook and Central Bank Policy University of Rochester, William E. Simon Graduate School of Business Administration, University of Rochester Annual Economic Outlook Seminar, November 27.
- Invention, Productivity, and the Economy New Jersey Technology Council, Edison Innovators Speaker Series, September 25.
- Two Pillars of Central Banking Opening Remarks to the Pennsylvania Association of Community Bankers 130th Annual Convention, September 8.
- House Prices and Monetary Policy European Economics and Financial Centre Distinguished Speakers Series, July 11.
- Price Stability and Economic Welfare Global Interdependence Center's 25th Annual Monetary & Trade Conference, April 16.
- Opening Remarks Federal Reserve Community Affairs Research Conference: Financing Community Development, March 30.
- What Can We Expect from the Yield Curve? NJ Bankers 2007 Annual Convention, March 23.
- Credibility and Commitment New York Association for Business Economics, March 6.
- The Economic Outlook: Prospects for 2007 Greater Philadelphia Chamber of Commerce 2007 Economic Outlook Breakfast, February 7.
2006
- The Economic Outlook and Monetary Policy William E. Simon Graduate School of Business Administration, University of Rochester Annual Economic Outlook Seminar, November 28.
- The Economy, Inflation, and Monetary Policy CFA Society of Philadelphia, October 5.