A Conversation with Raphael Bostic of the Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta

Raphael Bostic, President & CEO of the Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta paid a visit to South Florida last week and engaged in a candid one-on-one conversation with Gregory Haile, President of Broward College, at the Grateful Palate in Fort Lauderdale.

The dinner event was presented by the Greater Fort Lauderdale Alliance’s The Prosperity Partnership, a strategic impact initiative which sheds light on top economic and social issues to drive the growth of businesses and improve the quality of life for all residents in Broward County.

Bostic, who took office June 5, 2017, as the fifteenth president and chief executive officer of the Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta, discusses the Fed’s outlook on economic mobility, housing, employment and where he sees inflation going in the next few months. The video was recorded and edited by yours truly. Enjoy…

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As the primary economic development organization for Greater Fort Lauderdale/Broward County, the Greater Fort Lauderdale Alliance focuses on creating, attracting, expanding and retaining high-wage jobs and capital investment in high value targeted industries, developing more vibrant communities, and improving the quality of life for our area’s citizens.The Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta is part of the central bank of the United States. The Federal Reserve System (the Fed, as it is often called) consists of twelve Reserve Banks located around the country and the Board of Governors in Washington, D.C.