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Peter SchiffonX / Twitter1d ago
Kevin Warsh said his definition of price stability is “a change in prices such that no one talks about it.” Most at the Fed define price stability as prices that rise by 2% per year. Both definitions ignore the plain meaning of stable. Prices that rise every year are not stable.
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Analysis Summary
Schiff attributes a specific quote to Kevin Warsh about price stability that does not appear in any hearing coverage or prepared remarks — the quote cannot be verified. Warsh's actual confirmation testimony focused on Fed independence and supporting the existing 2% inflation target as part of the dual mandate, not on redefining price stability. Schiff's underlying argument that 2% annual price increases don't constitute true 'stability' is a legitimate philosophical debate in monetary policy, but hanging it on an unverified attribution weakens the claim. The rhetorical move weaponizes a semantic disagreement to imply Warsh holds a position he hasn't stated.
Claims Analysis (3)
“Kevin Warsh said his definition of price stability is 'a change in prices such that no one talks about it'”
Quote not found in Senate hearing coverage or prepared remarks from available sources.
“Most at the Fed define price stability as prices that rise by 2% per year”
Fed's official 2% inflation target is well-documented policy. Description is accurate.
“Prices that rise every year are not stable”
Semantic/philosophical argument about word 'stable.' Reflects genuine debate in monetary policy circles.
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