Introduction
Jerome Powell, the Federal Reserve Chairman, has a clear message for Americans: prepare for the economic pain that comes with fighting inflation. During the 2022 Economic Symposium, Powell announced the Fed's commitment to bringing inflation back to a manageable level. However, he also acknowledged the inevitable consequences of this process: "While higher interest rates, slower growth, and softer labor market conditions will bring down inflation, they will also bring some pain to households and businesses."[1]