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Lael Brainard

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Lael Brainard — full AI read

Lael Brainard — Vice Chair of the Federal Reserve (United States) — ranks #351/635 on the Power & Influence Index (46.7). Greatest lever: Institutional control (88.0, Leading). Entrenchment 55/100; net worth $0bn.

Role
Vice Chair of the Federal Reserve
Country
United States
Category
Finance & markets
Net worth / capital
$0bn
Controls
Central banking, monetary policy, financial regulation

Dimension read

DimensionValueStandingWhat a high vs low value means — and where Lael Brainard sits
PII Power & Influence (PII)46.7Moderate · #350/635Mid-pack. High would mean near the apex of civilizational influence; low would mean lower relative influence within this elite set.
▲ high: near the apex of civilizational influence  ·  ▼ low: lower relative influence within this elite set
Economic power Economic power78.0Strong · #79/635High here — controls vast wealth and companies.
▲ high: controls vast wealth and companies  ·  ▼ low: limited economic control
Political power Political power55.0Moderate · #252/635Mid-pack. High would mean commands states, law or policy; low would mean little formal political power.
▲ high: commands states, law or policy  ·  ▼ low: little formal political power
AI power AI power12.0Lagging · #578/635Low here — limited sway over AI's direction.
▲ high: shapes or controls the trajectory of AI  ·  ▼ low: limited sway over AI's direction
Platform reach Platform reach30.0Lagging · #566/635Low here — limited direct reach.
▲ high: commands a vast audience or network  ·  ▼ low: limited direct reach
Institutional control Institutional control88.0Leading · #22/635High here — controls pivotal institutions and capital.
▲ high: controls pivotal institutions and capital  ·  ▼ low: limited institutional control
Entrenchment / tenure Entrenchment / tenure55.0Developing · #509/635Low here — power is contingent — term-limited or contestable.
▲ high: power is locked in (indefinite or controlling stake)  ·  ▼ low: power is contingent — term-limited or contestable

Strengths

  • Institutional control (88.0, Leading) — controls pivotal institutions and capital.
  • Economic power (78.0, Strong) — controls vast wealth and companies.

Risk factors

  • Significant but balanced influence with no single dominant lever.
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