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Inequality has risen to the point that it seems to me worthwhile for the U.S. to seriously consider taking the risk of making our economy more rewarding for more of the people.

Janet Yellen

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Janet Yellen
Age: 78
Born: 1946
Born: August 13
Banker
Economist
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Brooklyn
New York
Janet Louise Yellen
Janet L. Yellen
Janet L Yellen
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