Bradlow, Daniel DavidPark, Stephen Kim2021-04-202021-04-202020-10Bradlow, D.D. & Park, S.K. A global leviathan emerges: the Federal Reserve, COVID-19, and international law. American Journal of International Law , Volume 114 , Issue 4 , October 2020 , pp. 657-665. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1017/ajil.2020.62.0002-9300 (print)2161-7953 (online)10.1017/ajil.2020.62http://hdl.handle.net/2263/79509The COVID-19 pandemic highlights the importance of the Federal Reserve as a leading actor in global economic governance. As a creature of U.S. domestic law with an international presence and operational independence, the Fed wields authority without a well-defined international legal status, international legal standards to guide its conduct, or accountability to those around the world affected by its decisions. This Essay explores three conceptual approaches that could be used to develop norms, standards, and principles to address this gap.en© 2020 by The American Society of International LawCOVID-19 pandemicCoronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19)Federal ReserveInternational lawGlobal economic governancePostprint Article