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Despite the important role that the Board of Governors has in setting monetary policy, seats to serve on the Board of Governors can sometimes be empty for several years. How could this happen?
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Nomination Process: The process of filling a seat on the Board of Governors begins with the President of the United States nominating a candidate. This process can be time-consuming, as the President must identify and vet potential candidates, taking into Show more…
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