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Testimony by Donald Kohn on Interest Rates for Bank Reserves at the Federal Reserve
Donald Kohn promoted interest payments on bank reserves at the Federal Reserve, arguing that not doing so was a hidden tax on banks. In 2006, Congress authorized interest payments, which were implemented in 2008 to stabilize the economy after the financial crisis. Kohn noted that paying interest on reserves benefits financial stability and helps the Federal Reserve to meet its monetary objectives.
December 11, 2025