Quantitative Easing and the US Stock Market
About the class
Since the beginning of the financial crisis in 2007, the Federal Reserve has embarked on several rounds of unprecedented “quantitative easing” in an attempt to stimulate economic activity.
During this one-hour Master Class, Katz faculty member, Kenneth Lehn, will define quantitative easing, explain how the Fed implements it, and the intended effects of this policy on the economy. Dr. Lehn will discuss the pros and cons of the policy and examine the risks associated with the pending reversal of quantitative easing for investors.
As part of the University of Pittsburgh’s Joseph M. Katz Graduate School of Business Executive MBA Master Class series, the presentation is designed to provide insights on topics of interest to executives and to give participants a preview of the quality of instruction at the EMBA Worldwide Program.
About the Presenter
Before joining the University of Pittsburgh, Dr. Lehn served as chief economist of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission for four years. He currently serves on the Shadow Financial Regulatory Committee at the American Enterprise Institute and has served as a consultant for numerous firms and government agencies, including J.P. Morgan Chase, Lehman Brothers, The Walt Disney Company, Procter & Gamble, and the Department of Justice.