Updated with post-debate discussion with Nick Schulz, Megan McArdle, and John Tamny: What do we make of the Fed's recent actions to "help" our economy? Watch yesterday's AEI debate on the topic

Monetary policy is a dry topic, but the Fed's role in our economy - and ultimately our lives - isn't. If you have the time to watch, this video features yesterday's AEI debate, moderated by Reihan Salam, on whether the Fed's recent decision to buy $600 billion in government bonds will help or hurt us all.

Watch the post-event roundtable with The American's Nick Schulz, The Atlantic's Megan McArdle, and John Tamny of Forbes and Real Clear.