Remarks by Secretary of the Treasury Janet L. Yellen Ahead of Meeting with Beijing University National School of Development Students

As Prepared for Delivery Thank you for welcoming me to your campus today. It is exciting to be among the bright minds of China’s next generation of economists and policymakers. As I shared with your professors when I met with them earlier today, I began my career as a professor of economics. Throughout my time in academia, I greatly valued frequent exchanges with my fellow faculty members. And I equally enjoyed teaching and learning from students. This approach of considering new ideas—and constantly testing my own assumptions—has greatly benefited me as I became a policymaker and government official focused on taking a pragmatic approach to difficult problems. I encourage you to carry that spirit forward as you progress in your own careers.